Staff Technical Program Manager (R5791)

Shield; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead the integrated execution of complex autonomy-enabled UAS programs from requirements through deployment. You will combine systems-engineering rigor with program-management discipline and scaled-Agile leadership to align multiple engineering teams, manage technical and delivery risk, and deliver verified capability to customers.

This role targets a technically credible leader with deep experience in system integration, requirements

Qualifications

• Experience leading autonomy-enabled UAS programs.
• Strong systems integration and requirements management skills.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated execution of complex autonomy-enabled UAS programs from requirements through deployment.
• Balance engineering rigor with program-management discipline and scaled-Agile leadership.
• Establish plans, cadence, visibility, and decision mechanisms for the teams.

Skills

Program management

Systems engineering

Agile leadership

UAS programs

Job description

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, V-BAT and X-BATaircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. 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:

At Shield AI, we are revolutionizing defense technology with AI-powered autonomous systems. As a Technical Program Manager, you will lead the integrated execution of complex autonomy-enabled UAS programs from requirements through deployment. You will combine systems-engineering rigor with program-management discipline and scaled-Agile leadership to align multiple engineering teams, manage technical and delivery risk, and deliver verified capability to customers.

This role is ideal for a technically credible leader with deep experience in system integration, requirements management, verification and test, integrated planning, and cross-functional execution. You will establish the plans, operating cadence, technical visibility, and decision mechanisms that enable teams to deliver high-impact mission capability predictably.