Manager, Autonomy Applications Engineering (R5188)

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture‑backed defense‑tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V‑BAT and X‑BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia‑Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit

Job Description

Shield AI is seeking a Manager, Autonomy Applications Engineering to lead a team of Forward Deployed Engineers supporting customer deployment, adoption, and operational success with the Hivemind SDK. This is a highly technical, customer‑facing leadership role focused on enabling the team to deliver excellent on‑site customer support, deployment execution, and success in real‑world environments. The manager will own team performance, customer outcomes, and the flow of actionable field feedback back into the company.

In this role, you ...