Staff Technical Program Manager (R3548)

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include Hivemind Enterprise—EdgeOS, Pilot, Commander, and Forge—as well as V-BAT and Sentient Vision Systems (wide-area motion imaging software). With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide.  For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X and Instagram.    

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.

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.

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. 

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include Hivemind Enterprise—EdgeOS, Pilot, Commander, and Forge—as well as V-BAT and Sentient Vision Systems (wide-area motion imaging software). With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide.  For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X and Instagram.