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Shield AI

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
San DiegoCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Product
Posted
Jun 12, 2026
Salary
$170,000–$260,000 a year
Full-time

Senior Staff Technical Program Manager (R5215)

Job description

Shield AI — Senior Staff Technical Program Manager (R5215) (San Diego, California).

Job responsibilities

  • Drive the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software releases for the Hivemind Enterprise platform
  • Drive major initiatives building out rigorous simulation-based test automation for autonomy software
  • Drive large complex test operations from CI through HIL and flight test
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and customer engagement, to define test scope, objectives, and deliverables
  • Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project completion
  • Facilitate regular communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project status, challenges, and accomplishments
  • Drive continuous improvement in project management processes, tools, and methodologies

Job requirements

  • B.S. in Computer Science, or a related field with 8+ years of work experience in Program Management, Engineering Management or Software Test Engineering;
  • Experience driving testing of complex software and integrated HW/SW systems.
  • Experience driving release management and software test operations
  • You have a track record of driving results, not just providing status
  • You have solid technical foundations in test engineering and software development, with deep knowledge of how to optimize the software development lifecycle
  • You have the ability to recognize efficiency and inefficiency in projects and prioritize remedies based on accurate cost-benefit analysis
  • You are an exceptional, fundamentals-driven problem solver and communicator
  • You have a demonstrated record of setting and achieving goals in dynamic environments, working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others

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