Senior Program Manager (R4931)

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and 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: Seeking a Program Manager to lead the development and delivery of transformative unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and capabilities, serving as the critical link between engineering, logistics, sustainment, operations, subcontractors, and financial execution. This role will lead cross-functional teams in the research, development, and deployment of advanced hardware and software solutions, driving disciplined execution against ambitious goals while thriving in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where innovation, accountability, and mission impact are paramount.

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and 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: Seeking a Program Manager to lead the development and delivery of transformative unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and capabilities, serving as the critical link between engineering, logistics, sustainment, operations, subcontractors, and financial execution. This role will lead cross-functional teams in the research, development, and deployment of advanced hardware and software solutions, driving disciplined execution against ambitious goals while thriving in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where innovation, accountability, and mission impact are paramount.

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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.