# Compensation Director, Aircraft Engineering and Manufacturing (R6270) at Shield AI

- Company: Shield AI
- What the company does: Autonomy for the world. Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://shield.ai
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $210K to $320K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-22
- Apply by: 2026-12-06
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/b4d5bcbe-0f48-4be7-b959-57c6e10a4772?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-compensation-director-aircraft-engineering-and-manufacturing-r6270/

## About the role

The Compensation Director, Aircraft Engineering and Manufacturing , serves as the strategic compensation leader for the Aircraft division, providing enterprise-level oversight for compensation programs supporting manufacturing, production, operations, supply chain, logistics, customer success, and skilled trades. This role defines compensation strategy for large, complex employee populations while ensuring programs are competitive, scalable, compliant, and aligned with business objectives. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
- 15+ years of progressive compensation experience, including significant leadership supporting manufacturing, production, operations, or supply chain organizations
- Deep expertise designing enterprise compensation strategies for large non-exempt employee populations
- Extensive knowledge of wage and hour regulations, compensation governance, and manufacturing compensation practices
- Demonstrated experience designing wage structures, progression frameworks, geographic differentials, and premium pay programs
- Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and executive presentation skills

Tags: People Experience

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-compensation-director-aircraft-engineering-and-manufacturing-r6270/