What you'll do:
- Engage with customers regularly to present and discuss Shield AI products
- Attend trade shows, exhibitions, or other industry events to espouse Shield AI products
- Devise and coordinate marketing and government relations opportunities
- Build and devise the structure of industry partnerships
- Plan and execute product demonstrations
- Work cross-functionally to provide responses to or address customers needs
- Lead proposal response
- Develop industrial participation strategies
- Manage team budget
Required qualifications:
- Willing to reside in or relocate to the UK, with >10 years of military, defense industry, or international business experience.
- Deep understanding of UK military operations, acquisition processes, and defense systems, with strong government (civil and military) relationships.
- Exceptional communicator with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, adept at engaging all levels of business and government.
- Charismatic leader who inspires others and drives excitement for Shield AI’s mission, technology, and products.
- Strong technical knowledge in UAVs and AI (or the ability to learn quickly) and proficiency in MS Office.
- Self-motivated, results-driven, and highly analytical, with a track record of exceeding critical goals.
- Team-oriented, collaborative, and willing to travel frequently without restrictions.
- Bachelor's degree required.
Preferred qualifications:
- Specific defense strategy or business development experience in Europe
- Prior UAV or AI business development experience in a defense-related context
- MBA or related Master’s degree in a related field, and 6+ years of leadership and/or operational experience within the UK MoD
Shield AI Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Shield AI and has not been reviewed or approved by Shield AI.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as excellent, spanning medical, dental, vision, mental‑health EAP, and optional pet insurance. Location‑based wellness perks such as onsite or discounted gym access reinforce the health offering.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is positioned as a standard component of total rewards for full‑time employees, with stock/RSUs noted across roles. Access appears broad‑based rather than limited to select cohorts.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off programs highlight paid parental leave alongside an accrual‑based PTO structure with a high carryover cap. Flexibility elements such as flexible hours complement the core leave offering.
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What We Do
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide.
Why Work With Us
What makes Shield AI special is our people. We unlock the power of autonomy, and in the face of overwhelming odds and challenges, we find ways to win and make a difference for our customers. We bring together software, AI, and aerospace engineering disciplines to deploy the most intelligent aviation capabilities in the world.
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