# Head of Aircraft Production (R6147) 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: $230K to $340K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-29
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/9675e116-f0a0-4b56-932d-12ea6649e941?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-head-of-aircraft-production-r6147/

## About the role

We’re looking for a hands-on manufacturing leader to take X-BAT from early prototype builds through production launch and into rate production. You will lead prototype build execution and the manufacturing setup of our new Seattle-area facility, X-Forge 3. You’ll build the production team, establish the factory’s operating system and deliver the readiness needed to scale aircraft production safely, reliably and efficiently. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing or a related technical field
- 10+ years of experience in aerospace or comparable advanced manufacturing, including at least 5 years leading production teams
- Demonstrated experience leading prototype or new product introduction builds and carrying a product into sustained production
- Proven ability to build and scale manufacturing operations, including workforce development, capacity planning and production systems
- Experience leading complex assembly and integration operations with demanding quality, configuration and traceability requirements
- Strong understanding of manufacturing readiness, tooling validation, material coordination and production launch

Tags: Production

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-head-of-aircraft-production-r6147/