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Senior Manager, Software - Autonomous Aircraft Integration (R3774)
Washington, DC
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On-site
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Full-time
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1mo ago
Required skills
Systems integration
Team Leadership
Autonomy systems
Troubleshooting
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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.
This position is ideal for an individual who thrives on solving complex integration challenges that span hardware, software, and systems engineering. A successful candidate will be skilled at deploying autonomy solutions onto unmanned platforms, preparing systems for flight, and troubleshooting mission-critical issues in both lab and field environments. The role is highly dynamic, requiring hands-on experience, strong systems thinking, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, real-world test conditions. We are seeking a skilled and motivated manager to lead technical teams and support direct projects integrating autonomy solutions for defense platforms.
Shield AI is committed to developing cutting-edge autonomy for unmanned aircraft operating across all Department of Defense (DoD) domains, including air, sea, and land. Our Flight Integration Engineers are essential to bridging the gap between R&D and deployment, ensuring that autonomous systems function reliably and effectively when and where they are needed most.
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About Shield AI

Shield AI
Series EShield AI, Inc. is an American aerospace and defense technology company based in San Diego, California, United States. It develops artificial intelligence-powered fighter pilots, drones, and technology for defense operations.
501-1,000
Employees
San Diego
Headquarters
$2.7B
Valuation
Reviews
3.9
10 reviews
Work-life balance
2.8
Compensation
3.2
Culture
4.1
Career
3.4
Management
3.1
72%
Recommend to a friend
Pros
Innovative and interesting projects
Supportive team and colleagues
Great leadership and vision
Cons
Long hours and heavy workload
Work-life balance challenges
Management communication issues
Salary Ranges
4 data points
VP
VP · Chief Financial Officer
1 reports
$354,200
total per year
Base
$308,000
Stock
-
Bonus
-
$354,200
$354,200
Interview experience
47 interviews
Difficulty
3.6
/ 5
Duration
14-28 weeks
Offer rate
38%
Experience
Positive 62%
Neutral 27%
Negative 11%
Interview process
1
Phone Screen
2
Technical Interview
3
System Design
4
Behavioral
5
Team Fit
Common questions
Tell me about a challenging project
System design question
Coding problem
Why this company
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