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.

Job Description:

The Head of Construction will lead the planning and execution of all manufacturing construction projects at Shield AI, including prototype facilities, production facilities, and critical supporting infrastructure. Reporting to the Director, Future Manufacturing Programs, you will own the full lifecycle of complex capital projects—from concept and programming through design, construction, commissioning, and handover to operations—ensuring facilities are delivered on time, on budget, and ready to support aggressive product ramp schedules. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of facilities, operations, and future aircraft programs.