Senior Staff Technical Program Manager (R5215)

Shield AI
San Diego, California
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 170,000 - 260,000 annuallyFunction: Program & Project Management (PMO)Experience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Jira","Test automation","Communication","Leadership","Planning","Stakeholder management"]

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex software releases for the Hivemind Enterprise platform; drive simulation-based test automation and large test operations across CI, HIL, and flight tests; collaborate with cross-functional teams to define scope and deliverables; manage detailed project plans and budgets; foster continuous improvement and disciplined execution.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
3 months ago

Senior Staff Technical Program Manager (R5215)

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Job Summary

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex software releases for the Hivemind Enterprise platform; drive simulation-based test automation and large test operations across CI, HIL, and flight tests; collaborate with cross-functional teams to define scope and deliverables; manage detailed project plans and budgets; foster continuous improvement and disciplined execution.
Location: San Diego, California
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Program & Project Management (PMO)
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Drive planning, execution, and delivery of complex software releases for the Hivemind Enterprise platform.
  • •Lead major initiatives building out rigorous simulation-based test automation for autonomy software.
  • •Oversee large complex test operations from CI through HIL and flight test.
  • •Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test scope, objectives, and deliverables.
  • •Develop detailed project plans with timelines, milestones, and resource allocation while ensuring budget and schedule adherence.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 170,000 - 260,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key 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; alternative degrees are acceptable if professional experience is focused in testing Enterprise Software, Artificial Intelligence, or Robotics
  • •Experience driving testing of complex software and integrated HW/SW systems
  • •Experience driving release management and software test operations
  • •Track record of driving results, not just providing status
  • •Solid technical foundations in test engineering and software development, with deep knowledge of how to optimize the software development lifecycle
Experience:8+ yearsRoboticsAIEnterprise softwareSoftware testing
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:JiraTest automationCommunicationLeadershipPlanningStakeholder management
Certifications:PMPScrum Master
Languages:English
Tech Stack:JiraCICI/CDFlight testHILAutomation

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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