Senior Manager, Autonomy

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-BAT aircraft, 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: As Senior Manager, Autonomy, you will solve complex technical challenges in deploying advanced autonomy solutions on unmanned systems (UxS). You will lead the in-country team to deliver autonomy solutions and provide clear leadership and guidance on system architecture, design, development, risk mitigation, and product quality.

You will ensure the successful integration of Hivemind across a range of aircraft, from small UxS to large autonomous collaborative platforms. This role is part of the Hivemind Solutions organization delivering cutting-edge autonomous capabilities for commercial and defense programs. The ideal candidate has relevant defense industry experience and a proven track record of leading technical teams to develop and deploy autonomous systems.