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Technical Program Manager, Maritime

Washington, DC💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-16 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead integration of Shield AI's Hivemind autonomy software onto Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) and future Unmanned Undersea Vehicles (UUVs) for defense operations.

Role type

Senior Staff Technical Program Manager (Maritime Autonomy)

Builds

USV and UUV autonomy integration programs for defense customers

Domain

Defense technology / Maritime autonomy

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Program management, cross-functional leadership, risk management, cost/schedule control, integration readiness, technical decision-making, stakeholder alignment, documentation management, business development support

Preferred skills

Software or autonomy product experience, government program management experience

Technologies

Hivemind autonomy stack, USV platforms, UUV platforms

Responsibilities

Lead assigned USV autonomy integration programs; Establish clear program objectives tied to mission impact; Own development and execution of integrated program and project plans; Facilitate rigorous technical and programmatic decision-making; Coordinate system integration activities across labs, ground testing, and sea trials; Drive accurate and timely tracking and reporting of program financials and schedules; Support business development activities including proposals and RFPs

Seniority

Senior Staff, hands-on IC with strategic oversight

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