Technical Program Manager, Mission Autonomy (R6152)
Core
Lead the integration of Shield AI's Hivemind autonomy software onto X-BAT aircraft, serving as the critical coordination point between aircraft engineering and autonomy software teams to deliver mission-ready autonomous systems.
Role type
Senior Technical Program Manager (Hardware/Software Integration)
Builds
Mission-ready autonomous aircraft systems (X-BAT) integrating Hivemind autonomy stack
Domain
Defense technology, autonomous aviation, hardware/software integration
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Technical program management, hardware/software integration coordination, cross-functional team leadership, schedule and budget management, risk mitigation, stakeholder alignment, technical decision facilitation, integration readiness management
Preferred skills
Autonomous systems experience, defense industry background, flight test operations knowledge
Technologies
Hivemind autonomy stack, X-BAT aircraft systems
Responsibilities
Lead aircraft and autonomy integration programs; drive hardware and software alignment across engineering teams; establish clear program objectives with leadership; own integrated project plans including scope, schedules, and budgets; facilitate technical and programmatic decision-making; coordinate system integration activities for labs, ground test, and flight test operations; drive timely tracking and reporting of program financials and integration status
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
