Senior Manager, Autonomy - Tactical Behaviors (R3778)
$229k/y-$343k/y
Shield AI2 days ago
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Summary
Shield AI is seeking a Senior Manager, Autonomy - Tactical Behaviors to join their team in the San Diego Metropolitan Area. The role involves leading technical teams to implement autonomy algorithms for defense platforms, focusing on unmanned aircraft across various domains.
About the Role
As a Senior Manager, Autonomy - Tactical Behaviors, you will lead multidisciplinary teams in designing tactical autonomy algorithms, developing high-performance software, and integrating hybrid autonomy solutions. Your responsibilities will include cross-functional collaboration, deployment and field testing of autonomy capabilities, and contributing to the autonomy roadmap through research and prototyping.
About You
Required:
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar degree, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 9 years with a Master's degree; or 7 years with a PhD.
- 7+ years of experience in Unmanned Systems programs in the DoD or applied R&D.
- 2+ years of people leadership experience.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C++ and Python, and familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
- Significant background in robotics technologies related to motion planning, behavior modeling, decision-making, or autonomous system design.
- Experience with simulation tools and environments (e.g., AFSIM, NGTS) for testing and validation.
- Strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.
Preferred:
- Experience applying ML/RL techniques in autonomy pipelines.
- Background in collaborative behaviors, swarm robotics, or distributed decision-making.
- Familiarity with tactical behaviors for unmanned systems in DoD or government programs.
- Hands-on experience supporting flight demos or live exercises.
- Experience with UCI and OMS Standards.
Benefits
- Competitive salary within the range of $229k–$344k, plus bonus and equity.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Shield AI
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide.
San Diego Metropolitan Area