Autonomy for the world. Backed by a16z.
About the role
Work directly with the test team and BD on product capabilities and customer requirements. Bridge autonomy-system development, test, and field employment by bringing operational realism, a mission-user perspective, logistics coordination, and deployment-readiness expertise to autonomy-enabled capabilities. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 4+ years of experience operating and maintaining Group 1/2 UAS platforms and a strong background in working with military units, both foreign and domestic
- Strong knowledge of COTS UAS hardware, autopilot systems, ground control stations, communications systems, and payload integration
- Ability to engage customer UAS and ground operators on mission requirements
- Clear understanding of customer mission-essential tasks and concepts of operations (CONOPS)
- Experience developing, implementing, and executing standard operating procedures (SOPs), checklists, and operational processes
- Working knowledge of FAA regulations, National Airspace System (NAS) operations, airspace coordination, and flight authorization requirements
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 .
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