Shield AI
Senior Staff Technical Program Manager (R5270)
$170K–$260K
Washington, D.C. +1 · On-site · Senior Staff · Full-time · Posted Jun 24, 2026
- Location
- Washington, D.C.
San Diego, California - Experience
- 5+ years of Technical Program Management experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
About the job
Leads technical programs for Hivemind Catalyst, aligning customer autonomy roadmaps with software and engineering priorities and driving execution from initial engagement through delivery.
What you'll do
- Manage program plans, milestones, budgets, schedules, risks, dependencies, and resources across customer programs.
- Align customer needs with software releases, product roadmaps, and internal technical execution priorities.
- Develop technical plans and proposals, communicate program status to executives and stakeholders, and support strategic initiatives.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management within a fast-paced technology organization.
- Experience leading complex cross-functional technical programs involving software, systems, and external stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel up to 25%, including domestic and international travel.
Nice to have
- Experience in autonomy, robotics, aerospace, defense technology, aviation, or complex software platforms.
- MBA, Master's degree, or advanced technical degree.
Pay
USD 170,000–260,000 (per-year-salary) base salary
Tools
Hivemind, Hivemind Catalyst
AI focus
Supports customer development, integration, testing, and deployment of autonomous capabilities on their platforms; helps define roadmaps for sovereign autonomy.
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