Staff Technical Program Manager (R5791)

Telemetry Today LLC; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead the integrated execution of autonomy-enabled UAS programs from requirements through deployment, balancing technical depth with program discipline.

You will combine systems engineering rigor with program-management discipline and scaled-Agile leadership to align multiple engineering teams, manage technical risk, and deliver verified capability to customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in systems integration, requirements management, verification and test, integrated planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integrated execution of autonomy-enabled UAS programs from requirements through deployment.
• Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams, manage technical and delivery risk in complex avionics environments.
• Establish plans, cadence, and visibility to ensure successful fielding and customer readiness.

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.