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Capture Manager - XBAT - US Army (R6198)

Shield AI · Washington, D.C. · On-site

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About Shield AI

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About the role

At Shield AI, we’re redefining the battlespace with autonomy-enabled airpower. As part of our global expansion, we’re looking for a bold and visionary Director – Army Advanced Systems to lead strategic sales, customer engagement, and capture efforts for our X-BAT and other advanced systems supporting U.S. Army markets. This is a high-impact role at the cutting edge of aerospace and defense innovation. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 10+ years strategic capture / Army policy development experience
  • Deep knowledge of Army requirement and/or acquisition processes
  • Experience with emerging technologies
  • Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to cross-collaborate across technical and operational teams
  • Active Secret clearance (TS preferred)
More about this role

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, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. 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 www.shield.ai . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and YouTube .

At Shield AI, we’re redefining the battlespace with autonomy-enabled airpower. As part of our global expansion, we’re looking for a bold and visionary Director – Army Advanced Systems to lead strategic sales, customer engagement, and capture efforts for our X-BAT and other advanced systems supporting U.S. Army markets. This is a high-impact role at the cutting edge of aerospace and defense innovation. You’ll be on the front lines, driving adoption and revenue for Shield AI’s technologies by engaging directly with top-tier Army stakeholders.

You’ll bring a rare mix of defense sales expertise, technical credibility, and a deep understanding of Army missions and...

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