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Product Manager, Weapons Portfolio - R3283

Product Manager, Weapons Portfolio - R3283

Posted 378 days ago

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About Shield AI

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its flagship autonomy software, Hivemind, powers aircraft, drones, and other platforms, enabling complex missions with high reliability in contested environments. With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., and internationally, Shield AI’s products actively support U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn,Twitter, and Instagram.

As a Product Manager on the Hivemind team, you will lead efforts to identify and address the most critical autonomy needs for Shield AI and its customers. Collaborating with a cross-functional team—business development, program managers, engineers, and executives—you'll help define what we build, when, and for whom. This high-impact role requires deep expertise in the testing, development, procurement, and operational use of launched weapons and munitions—from cruise missiles to long-range guided rockets.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Represent product management of the Hivemind munitions portfolio and ensure product strategy and roadmap alignment to the market and customer needs.

Maintain awareness of technology and business trends within the USG armament directorates, executive offices, and industry vendors.

Track progress of autonomy features and forecast requirements to meet portfolio needs.

Work with other Product Managers, Program Managers, Business Development, sponsors, operational end-users, industry partners, and a talented cross-functional engineering team to determine what we will build, when, why, and for whom.

Incorporate operational experience and operational test insights to ensure real-world applicability of autonomy solutions.

Document and communicate your findings via a variety of artifacts, including product roadmaps, PDDs, whitepapers, CONOPs, CONEMPs and presentations as required.

Support marketing and sales strategy as required.

Support business development and engagement as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires a minimum of 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 14 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 12 years' experience; or equivalent experience.

Exceptional communication skills—can effectively communicate with business executives, engineers, customers, end users, senior military leaders, etc.

8+ years' experience with defense weapons programs, ranging from requirements, program management, development and test planning/execution.

Experience and involvement in developmental and/or operational testing of weapons systems.

The ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance. US citizenship is required as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

AF and/or Navy Weapons school graduate

Experience with standoff weapons planning, development, test and employment

Experience with long-range kill chains to include cross service CONOPS

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Total package details for U.S. based positions:

- Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

- Temporary employee positions: Hourly within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days

of employment)

- Interns/Military Fellows/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity

Total package details for International positions which are roles based outside of the United States (where applicable):

- International premium, hardship differential, cost of living differential, living quarters allowance, foreign service transfer

allowance, equity, international benefits, visa assistance, and relocation assistance.

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.

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.

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