Staff Technical Program Manager, Air Vehicle Systems

Job overview

The Staff Technical Program Manager, Air Vehicle Systems role is onsite in Seattle, WA, with an annual salary range of $191,238–$286,992. Shield AI develops intelligent systems, including autonomy software and aircraft, to protect service members and civilians. The role coordinates execution across aircraft systems engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and test teams. It connects technical work and cross-system dependencies to vehicle milestones, integration, verification, and flight readiness.

What you'll do

• Plan and coordinate development across aircraft subsystems, interfaces, integration, verification, and test
• maintain integrated schedules and execution plans
• identify dependencies and risks and drive mitigation
• coordinate suppliers and external development partners
• communicate status, decisions, and actions
• facilitate technical reviews and test-readiness discussions
• support aircraft build, ground test, flight test, and development campaigns.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff technical program manager

air vehicle systems

full-time

seattle wa

shield ai

aerospace

aircraft systems

program management

systems integration

flight test

$191k–$287k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time regular employee offer package includes pay within the listed range, bonus, benefits, and equity.

Why this role

The role is within the engineering organization and supports hardware-centric aircraft development and flight-readiness objectives.

About the employer

Shield AI is hiring for this role. Industry: Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. Sector: 33.