Senior Staff Technical Program Manager - Mission Autonomy
Shield AI · Washington, D.C.
Posted November 9, 2026
AI Summary
Shield AI is seeking a Senior Staff Technical Program Manager to lead the integration of its Hivemind autonomy software onto Unmanned Surface Vehicles and, later, Unmanned Undersea Vehicles within the Maritime Domain team. The role involves building programs from the ground up, managing cost, schedule, and risk through production and operational deployment, and coordinating with domestic, international, and Business Development teams. It suits a self-starter with government and commercial program management experience who can handle complex, first-of-a-kind integration efforts.
Job Description
We are looking for an exceptional Senior Staff Technical Program Manager to join our Weapons Domain team, integrating Shield AI’s Hivemind Autonomy stack onto Launched Effects and Deep Strike platforms. Your role will include starting programs from the ground up and guiding them through production and into operational employment. This role requires a self-starter who can integrate quickly with a fast-moving, highly competent team.
You will drive alignment across software development and integration activities with domestic and international customers while remaining synchronized with Business Development colleagues. This role requires close coordination with colleagues across Shield AI’s international teams, including offices in Europe and Asia, and a motivated, cross-functional leadership approach.
The ideal candidate has a combination of government and commercial program management experience, with strong, established fundamentals in coordinating complex, first-of-a-kind integration efforts. You will be responsible for driving cost, schedule, integration readiness, risk management, and successful operational outcomes while pushing the boundaries of mission autonomy. We are looking for a candidate who can think critically and creatively while leveraging a firm foundation in managing risk across new and foundational programs.
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