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Shield AI · Washington, District of Columbia, United States
On-siteFull-timeDirector$199K – $299K a yearOperationsThe Head of Deal Strategy and Execution (DSE) owns the operating model that turns Shield AI’s most complex, highest-value domestic and international opportunities into repeatable, executable transactions. This is not a traditional deal desk. It is a strategic deal architecture…
Senior Manager, Supplier Quality (R6220)
3 weeks agoShield AI · Seattle, Washington, United States +1
On-siteManager$150K – $230K a yearOperationsShield AI is actively seeking candidates with deep expertise in manufacturing and quality methodologies, paired with a relentless drive to enable supplier success and strengthen mission-critical operations.
Program Manager, FMS (R6161)
5 weeks agoShield AI · Dallas, Texas, United States +1
On-siteFull-timeSenior$110K – $170K a yearOperationsSeeking a Program Manager to lead execution of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs delivering advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and capabilities to U.S. international partners. This role serves as the critical link between U.S. Government stakeholders,…
Principal Technical Program Manager, Ranger
5 weeks agoShield AI · San Diego, California, United States +3
On-siteFull-timeLead / staff$220K – $350K a yearOperationsShield AI is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager to lead execution of our aircraft development efforts supporting the U.S. Air Force’s Ranger program. This leader will translate customer objectives into an integrated execution plan spanning concept development,…
Head of Aircraft Quality (R6146)
5 weeks agoShield AI · Seattle, Washington, United States +1
On-siteFull-timeDirector$260K – $390K a yearOperationsWe’re looking for a hands-on quality leader to take X-BAT from early prototype builds through production launch and into rate production.
Head of Aircraft Production (R6147)
5 weeks agoShield AI · Seattle, Washington, United States +1
On-siteFull-timeDirector$230K – $340K a yearOperationsWe’re looking for a hands-on manufacturing leader to take X-BAT from early prototype builds through production launch and into rate production.
Shield AI · Washington, District of Columbia, United States
On-siteFull-timeManager$94K – $170K a yearOperationsShield AI is seeking a Senior Supervisor, Facilities to lead safe, reliable, and consistent Facilities Operations across an assigned region. This role directly supervises Facilities Coordinators, manages regional service delivery, leads qualifying non-capital facilities…
Shield AI · San Diego, California, United States +2
On-siteFull-timeLead / staff$140K – $200K a yearOperationsCapital Allocation & Business Case Rigor:
Shield AI · San Diego, California, United States +2
On-siteFull-timeLead / staff$160K – $250K a yearOperationsShape the strategy behind the next generation of defense technology. In this role, you’ll tackle complex business challenges, guide high-impact investment decisions, and turn bold strategic priorities into action, partnering across the organization to drive growth, scale, and…
Shield AI · Seattle, Washington, United States +1
On-siteFull-timeLead / staff$191.2K – $287K a yearOperationsWe are seeking an experienced Air Vehicle Systems Technical Program Manager to help drive execution across the air vehicle systems design team. This role lives within the engineering organization and partners closely with Responsible Engineers (REs) and technical leads across…
Associate Facilities Coordinator (R6005)
7 weeks agoShield AI · Washington, District of Columbia, United States
On-siteEntry level$22.00 – $34.00 an hourOperationsShield 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, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With…
Technical Program Manager, Maritime (R6148)
7 weeks agoShield AI · Washington, District of Columbia, United States +1
On-siteFull-time$184.3K – $276.5K a yearOperationsLead Assigned Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Autonomy and Future Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (UUV) Integration Programs
Shield AI · Seattle, Washington, United States +1
On-siteFull-timeSenior$96K – $145K a yearOperationsThe Senior Production Planner – Development Programs is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing production plans for prototype and developmental aircraft programs. Unlike traditional production environments, this role must navigate incomplete engineering…
Senior Technical Program Manager
8 weeks agoShield AI · Washington, District of Columbia, United States
On-siteFull-timeSeniorOperationsManage complex software development projects. Lead and be accountable for projects that span multiple functional teams and cross-functional initiatives. This includes hardware and software engineering, legal, safety and security, business and commercial development, finance,…
Shield AI · Seattle, Washington, United States +1
On-siteFull-timeManager$160K – $250K a yearOperationsShield AI is seeking a highly driven Sr. Manager Materials Planning & Logistics to lead supply planning, material readiness, production planning, and logistics execution for next-generation autonomous aircraft development programs and a new greenfield manufacturing facility.…
Strategic Sourcing Manager - Mechanical (R5858)
2 months agoShield AI · Dallas, Texas, United States +2
On-siteFull-timeSenior$130K – $200K a yearOperationsThe Strategic Sourcing Manager – Mechanical will lead sourcing strategies for critical mechanical commodities, including airframe structures, precision-machined components, landing gear systems, and propulsion and engine-related hardware. This role will identify and develop…
Shield AI · United States +3
On-siteFull-timeDirector$190K – $290K a yearOperationsShield AI is seeking a Strategy & Operations Director to help define enterprise strategy and ensure its operational execution. This role offers immersive exposure to the company’s most critical decisions — spanning aircraft systems, AI software (Hivemind), autonomy hardware,…
Shield AI · United States +3
On-siteFull-timeLead / staff$160K – $240K a yearOperationsShield AI is seeking a Strategy & Operations Lead to help define enterprise strategy and ensure its operational execution. This role offers immersive exposure to the company’s most critical decisions — spanning aircraft systems, AI software (Hivemind), autonomy hardware, and…
Director, Ops Analysis (R5036)
4 months agoShield AI · Washington, District of Columbia, United States
On-siteFull-timeDirector$210K – $320K a yearOperationsShield AI is building intelligent autonomy systems for the defense of service members and civilians. The Hivemind Solutions organization applies Shield AI’s autonomy stack to mission-critical systems across air, maritime, strike, weapons, space, and collaborative autonomy…
Senior Staff Technical Program Manager (R5270)
4 months agoShield AI · Washington, District of Columbia, United States +1
On-siteFull-timeLead / staff$170K – $260K a yearOperationsShield AI is building the world's best AI pilot. Hivemind powers intelligent aircraft, drones, and robotic systems that operate autonomously in the most demanding environments. Hivemind Catalyst accelerates the adoption of autonomy by enabling customers to rapidly develop,…
Updated 07 Nov 2026 10:21 UTC from the OptiTalent job library.