About Shield AI
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its flagship autonomy software, Hivemind, powers aircraft, drones, and other platforms, enabling complex missions with high reliability in contested environments. With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., and internationally, Shield AI’s products actively support U.S. and allied operations worldwide.
As a Product Manager on the Hivemind team, you will lead efforts to identify and address the most critical autonomy needs for Shield AI and its customers. Collaborating with a cross-functional team—business development, program managers, engineers, and executives—you'll help define what we build, when, and for whom. This high-impact role requires deep expertise in the testing, development, procurement, and operational use of robotic systems in the maritime domain.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Represent product management of the Hivemind maritime portfolio and ensure product strategy and roadmap alignment to the market and customer needs
- Maintain awareness of technology and business trends within the USG armament directorates, executive offices, and industry vendors
- Track progress of the autonomy features and forecast requirements to meet portfolio needs
- Work with other Product Managers, Program Managers, Business Development, sponsors, operational end-users, industry partners, and a talented cross-functional engineering team to determine what we will build, when, why and for whom
- Document and communicate your findings via a variety of artifacts, including product roadmaps, PDDs, whitepapers, CONOPs, and presentations as required
- Support marketing and sales strategy as required
- Support business development and engagement as required
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Maintain awareness of technology and business trends within the USG armament directorates, executive offices, and industry vendors
- Track progress of the autonomy features and forecast requirements to meet portfolio needs
- Work with other Product Managers, Program Managers, Business Development, sponsors, operational end-users, industry partners, and a talented cross-functional engineering team to determine what we will build, when, why and for whom
- Document and communicate your findings via a variety of artifacts, including product roadmaps, PDDs, whitepapers, CONOPs, and presentations as required
- Support marketing and sales strategy as required
- Support business development and engagement as required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Exceptional communication skills—can effectively communicate with business executives, engineers, customers, end users, senior military leaders, etc.
- 8+ years' experience with defense weapons programs in the maritime domain, ranging from requirements, program management, and test planning/execution
- The ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance. US citizenship is required as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
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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.
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
