Prototype Manager (R2863)

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company whose mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. In pursuit of this mission, Shield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot. Its AI pilot, Hivemind, has flown a fighter jet (F-16), a vertical takeoff and landing drone (V-BAT), and a quadcopter (Nova). The company has offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington DC and abroad. Shield AI’s products and people are currently in the field actively supporting operations with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. allies. 

As a Prototype Manager at Shield AI, you will lead and oversee the physical build of innovative UAV prototypes from conception through testing and evaluation stages of development. You will manage a multidisciplinary team of technicians to ensure the timely and successful completion of prototype projects. Your role will involve coordinating project activities, allocating resources, and maintaining communication with stakeholders to deliver UAV prototypes that meet technical specifications and performance objectives.

As a Prototype Manager at Shield AI, you will lead and oversee the physical build of innovative UAV prototypes from conception through testing and evaluation stages of development. You will manage a multidisciplinary team of technicians to ensure the timely and successful completion of prototype projects. Your role will involve coordinating project activities, allocating resources, and maintaining communication with stakeholders to deliver UAV prototypes that meet technical specifications and performance objectives.

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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

Actual 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.

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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. 

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company whose mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. In pursuit of this mission, Shield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot. Its AI pilot, Hivemind, has flown a fighter jet (F-16), a vertical takeoff and landing drone (V-BAT), and a quadcopter (Nova). The company has offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington DC and abroad. Shield AI’s products and people are currently in the field actively supporting operations with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. allies.