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Senior Staff Technical Program Manager (R5619)

Shield AI· RaptorX – RaptorX Engineering - Meg
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Hybrid (Seattle, WA; Dallas, TX; Washington, D.C.)$180k - $270kFull Time EmployeePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Technical Program Manager to guide and manage next-generation autonomous aircraft conceptual design and tradespace analysis, aligning stakeholders, defining objectives, metrics, schedule and cost, and delivering strategic products to customers in the aviation autonomy domain.

Responsibilities

  • Guide and manage next-generation autonomous aircraft conceptual design and tradespace analysis.
  • Set objectives based on customer use cases.
  • Develop metrics for reporting cost vs. performance trades.
  • Plan and manage the effort schedule and cost.
  • Develop and deliver strategic products to customers.
  • Maintain ownership over effort execution and ensure on-time delivery.
  • Proactively engage and align stakeholders.
  • Communicate effectively to ensure on-target delivery.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in technical program management or managing studies or projects.
  • Defense, national security, or aerospace domain familiarity.
  • Proven track record of leading and facilitating cross-functional teams.
  • Self-starter with ability to bring clarity in ambiguous/dynamic constraints.
  • World-class analytical and problem-solving skills with data-backed decisions.
  • Relentless learner with ability to develop specialized knowledge in niche domains.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Active Secret clearance and eligibility for Top Secret.
  • Experiencing owning and driving technical projects balancing engineering development with business growth.
  • Experience translating technical information and customer needs into product narratives.
  • Experience conducting product, technology, and market discovery with SMEs.
  • Active Top Secret clearance and eligibility for SCI.

Skills

Required:Technical Program ManagementStakeholder ManagementSystems ThinkingCommunications

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
  • Salary compensation influenced by skill set, experience, licenses/certifications, and location
  • Background check and possible reference check required
  • Military fellows and part-time employees not eligible for benefits
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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