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Technical Program Manager (R5149)

Shield AI· X-BAT Division – X-BAT Program Management
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Seattle, WA$210k - $320kFull Time EmployeePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Senior Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional execution within Shield AI's XBAT organization, focusing on integration, technical execution, demonstration readiness, and program coordination for autonomous aircraft development.

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day execution of the Hopper Demonstration Program across engineering, integration, flight test, and operations stakeholders
  • Drive integrated program planning, technical coordination, and execution tracking across multiple subsystem teams
  • Coordinate activities spanning flight controls, aero/performance, aerostructures, avionics, autonomy, software, and vehicle integration
  • Partner closely with engineering leads to identify technical risks, integration gaps, and critical path dependencies
  • Support development and execution of demonstration campaigns, flight readiness activities, and test event planning
  • Facilitate technical reviews, milestone assessments, configuration reviews, and executive program updates
  • Drive cross-functional alignment between design, manufacturing, integration, test, and operational teams
  • Help mature systems integration processes, demonstration workflows, and execution rigor across the program
  • Track and communicate program status, technical risks, mitigation plans, and schedule impacts to leadership
  • Support rapid problem solving and decision-making in dynamic development and flight test environments

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline
  • 8+ years of experience in aerospace, unmanned systems, autonomous systems, or advanced aircraft development programs
  • Strong technical background in one or more of the following: Flight controls, Aerodynamics / flight sciences, Vehicle integration, Systems engineering, Aerostructures, Flight test
  • Experience working on complex integrated aerospace systems or unmanned aircraft platforms
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams and driving execution across subsystem boundaries
  • Strong understanding of systems integration, technical risk management, and development lifecycle execution
  • Ability to communicate effectively with highly technical engineering teams as well as executive leadership
  • Strong organizational, leadership, and decision-making skills
  • U.S. Person status required due to export control regulations
  • Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired

Skills

Required:Cross-functional program managementSystems engineeringTechnical risk managementLeadership / communication
Nice to have:Flight test planning
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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