Senior Staff Product Manager, Rotorcraft Logistics (R4116)

Job Description

Job Description

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description :

Shield AI is redefining defense technology by delivering mission autonomy solutions that provide next generation manned-unmanned teams in the rotorcraft domain. We design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge software solutions that leverage robotics, AI-driven autonomy, and mature software foundations to support mission-critical operations.

As a Product Manager for rotorcraft logistics, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategy, execution, and commercialization of our mission autonomy solutions. You will own the entire product lifecycle—from concept to deployment—ensuring our solutions meet mission needs, enhance operational efficiency, and align with strategic business objectives.

You will lead efforts to identify and address the most critical autonomy needs for Shield AI and its customers. Collaborating with a cross-functional team—business development, program managers, engineers, and executives—you'll help define what we build, when, and for whom. This high-impact role requires deep expertise in the testing, development, procurement, and operational use of rotorcraft – including related autonomy and robotics products – across a wide variety of applications : CASEVAC, cargo, logistics, resupply, weapons.

What you'll do :

Product Strategy & Roadmap Development :

• Define, manage, and execute the product strategy aligned with business objectives, customer needs, and emerging threats.
• Develop and maintain the product roadmap that prioritizes mission-critical features and balances technical feasibility.
• Lead strategic planning to expand the portfolio based on customer feedback and operational insights.
• Conduct business case analyses to guide investment decisions.
• Develop and maintain product documentation, including roadmaps, whitepapers, and concept of operations (CONOPs), serving as a guide for business and technical teams to build, deliver and market the capability.

Market & Technology Awareness :

Cross-Functional Execution :

Operational & Customer Engagement :

Capability Development & Continuous Improvement :

Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy :

Required qualifications :

Preferred qualifications :

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Full-time regular employee offer package :

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package :

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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