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From the employer's careers site First seen 11 Nov 2026

Senior Staff Technical Program Manager - Mission Autonomy

Shield AI D.C., Washington On-site senior full-time

Salary

USD 184,320-276,480 per-year-salary

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Description

Shield AI is seeking an exceptional Senior Staff Technical Program Manager to join its Weapons Domain team, integrating Shield AI's Hivemind Autonomy stack onto Launched Effects and Deep Strike platforms.

The role involves starting programs from the ground up and guiding them through production and into operational employment. The ideal candidate has a combination of government and commercial program management experience, with strong fundamentals in coordinating complex integration efforts.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead assigned Launched Effect and Deep Strike Autonomy Integration Programs
  • Establish clear objectives tied to mission impact, customer success, and technical performance
  • Own the development and execution of integrated program and project plans
  • Drive timely, high-quality decisions across cross-functional teams
  • Coordinate system integration activities across labs, ground testing, and flight test demonstrations
  • Identify potential bottlenecks, critical-path risks, and schedule delays
  • Communicate with excellence, driving a consistent cadence of well-organized meetings
  • Support the development and refinement of technical and operational documentation
  • Empower teams and remove obstacles, fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement
  • Deliver outcomes, driving accurate and timely tracking and reporting of program financials
  • Support growth and strategic initiatives, including proposals and technical evaluations

The salary for this position ranges from USD 184,320 to 276,480 per year.

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Skills

Nice to have

  • integrating autonomy or software systems onto defense platforms
  • autonomy development
  • systems engineering
  • PMP certification
  • CSM certification
  • DoD contracting
  • defense acquisition
  • national security programs

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