Senior Tech Program Manager – Aerospace Autonomy

Shield AI; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Shield AI seeks an exceptional Technical Program Manager to guide next-generation autonomous aircraft concepts and tradespace analysis. You will set objectives from customer use cases, develop metrics for cost vs.

performance, and plan the effort schedule and cost while delivering strategic products to customers. The role requires ownership over execution, proactive stakeholder alignment, and strong communication to ensure on-time delivery of products and success in a dynamic defense technology

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technical program management or managing studies/projects.
• Defense, national security, or aerospace familiarity.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams.
• Ability to create clarity and structure amid ambiguity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Active Secret clearance and eligibility for Top Secret.

Responsibilities

• Guide and manage autonomous aircraft conceptual design and tradespace analysis.
• Set objectives from customer use cases and develop reporting metrics.
• Plan and manage schedule and cost; deliver strategic products to customers.
• Own execution, align stakeholders, and ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Data-driven decision making

Program management

Self-starter

Stakeholder alignment

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering/CS

Job description

Shield AI seeks an exceptional Technical Program Manager to guide next-generation autonomous aircraft concepts and tradespace analysis. You will set objectives from customer use cases, develop metrics for cost vs.

performance, and plan the effort schedule and cost while delivering strategic products to customers. The role requires ownership over execution, proactive stakeholder alignment, and strong communication to ensure on-time delivery of products and success in a dynamic defense technology