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Senior Manager, Autonomy (R5683)

Shield AI· Hivemind Solutions Division – AUS
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TaipeiFull Time EmployeePosted 4d ago

About the role

Senior Manager responsible for delivering autonomy solutions on unmanned systems, leading in-country teams, guiding system architecture, design, development, risk mitigation, and product quality across a range of aircraft, from small UxS to large autonomous platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Lead teams across autonomy, integration, and testing by aligning technical efforts, resolving cross-functional challenges, and driving mission-focused execution. Balance hands-on technical oversight with performance optimization, innovation, and clear stakeholder communication.
  • Lead a team responsible for advancing Hivemind and shaping autonomy architectures.
  • Define and assign technical objectives, make key engineering decisions, and ensure the quality and completeness of all technical deliverables.
  • Provide technical leadership and oversight across both Internal Research and Development (IRAD) initiatives and government defense contracts.

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
  • 10+ years of industry experience in autonomy and/or UxS platforms (e.g., defense technology, autonomous vehicles)
  • 7+ years delivering software into high-reliability production or certifiable environments
  • 2+ years managing technical teams
  • Deep proficiency in C++
  • Understanding of guidance, navigation and control (GNC) (e.g., controls, estimation, planning)
  • Understanding of the full robotics stack (e.g., perception, estimation, planning, controls)
  • Understanding of software development processes and how to effectively deploy software
  • Experience defining technical scope and managing technical requirements, product architectures, interface control documents (ICDs), and other system-level design documentation
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills, applying a structured, scientific approach
  • Experience as a customer-facing engineering leader supporting both defense and internally funded development programs
  • Experience contributing to government contract proposals
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Proven leadership of teams of 6–20 engineers
  • Fluent written and spoken English and Mandarin

Skills

Required:Autonomy and UxS leadershipC++GNC understandingRobotics stackSoftware development processesTechnical scope definitionCustomer-facing leadershipCommunicationTeam leadershipLanguages
Nice to have:Proposal contribution

Benefits

  • Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location.
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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