Senior Staff Technical Program Manager

Shield AI is a U.S. defense-technology company developing mission-autonomy software and autonomous aircraft for military and allied operations.

San Diego, United States
About Shield AI

Founded in 2015, Shield AI builds Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft for operations in contested, GPS- and communications-denied environments. Its current site also presents Aechelon synthetic-reality simulation and Vision Systems detection and tracking products.

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Candidate Availability

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About the Role

You will plan, execute, and deliver Hivemind Enterprise software releases. You will lead simulation-based test automation and test operations from CI through hardware-in-the-loop and flight testing. You will manage plans, risks, resources, stakeholder communication, and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field with 8+ years of experience in program management, engineering management, or software test engineering
  • Experience testing complex software and integrated hardware/software systems
  • Experience with release management and software test operations
  • Technical knowledge of test engineering, software development, and software development lifecycle optimization
  • Problem-solving and communication skills
  • Leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Jira or work management tool proficiency

Responsibilities

  • Plan, execute, and deliver complex Hivemind Enterprise software releases
  • Lead simulation-based test automation initiatives for autonomy software
  • Lead test operations from continuous integration through hardware-in-the-loop and flight testing
  • Define test scope, objectives, and deliverables with cross-functional teams
  • Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource allocations
  • Monitor progress, mitigate risks, and manage project completion
  • Communicate program status, challenges, and accomplishments to stakeholders
  • Improve program management processes, tools, and methodologies
  • Facilitate technical prioritization and trade-off decisions

Benefits

  • Bonus
  • Benefits
  • Equity
  • Temporary benefits package after 60 days of employment for temporary employees
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