Job Description
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
Shield AI is seeking a highly motivated Technical Program Manager to lead the execution of complex, cross-functional programs at the intersection of autonomy, aircraft systems, and defense technology. In this role, you will drive the planning, coordination, and delivery of integrated solutions across air vehicle engineering, Hivemind Enterprise, and mission systems.
You’ll work closely with engineering, product, test, and customer teams to manage aggressive schedules, balance technical and programmatic risks, and ensure successful delivery of mission-critical capabilities. This role requires deep technical acumen, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. As a key member of the Aircraft Division, you’ll play a pivotal role in enabling Shield AI’s vision of deploying intelligent, collaborative aircraft in the world’s most contested domains.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of technical program management experience with aerospace hardware or jet propulsion systems.
- Strong schedule and execution mindset — you’re someone who moves the ball forward daily.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence interfacing with senior engineers and vendors.
- Familiarity with jet engines or propulsion components is a major plus.
- Based in or willing to relocate to work onsite from one of our offices in Boston, Dallas, San Diego, or Washington, DC, with the ability to travel up to 50% as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in engineering, systems engineering, or technical management.
- Experience with autonomous systems, AI/ML-enabled platforms, or mission autonomy software.
- Familiarity with airworthiness, flight test operations, or military aircraft development programs.
- Experience managing programs using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches.
- Knowledge of DoD acquisition frameworks, including experience on Fixed Price or OTA contracts.
- PMP, INCOSE CSEP, or similar industry certification.
- U.S. citizenship with active DoD or Top Secret clearance.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of technical program management experience with aerospace hardware or jet propulsion systems.
- Strong schedule and execution mindset — you’re someone who moves the ball forward daily.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence interfacing with senior engineers and vendors.
- Familiarity with jet engines or propulsion components is a major plus.
- Based in or willing to relocate to work onsite from one of our offices in Boston, Dallas, San Diego, or Washington, DC, with the ability to travel up to 50% as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in engineering, systems engineering, or technical management.
- Experience with autonomous systems, AI/ML-enabled platforms, or mission autonomy software.
- Familiarity with airworthiness, flight test operations, or military aircraft development programs.
- Experience managing programs using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches.
- Knowledge of DoD acquisition frameworks, including experience on Fixed Price or OTA contracts.
- PMP, INCOSE CSEP, or similar industry certification.
- U.S. citizenship with active DoD or Top Secret clearance.
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