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Senior Manager, Software - Autonomous Aircraft Integration (R3774)

Shield AI

Senior Manager, Software - Autonomous Aircraft Integration (R3774)

Shield AI

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

Shield AI

Series E

Shield 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

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