Introduction to Shield A

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company whose mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. In pursuit of this mission, Shield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot. Its AI pilot, Hivemind, has flown a fighter jet (F-16), a vertical takeoff and landing drone (V-BAT), and a quadcopter (Nova). The company has offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington DC and abroad. Shield AI’s products and people are currently in the field actively supporting operations with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. allies. 

Support an organization which provides internal customers aircraft, ground support equipment, and spare parts to execute their tasks.

Projects that you might work on:

Asset management trackers, monthly hardware usage reports and annual operating plan preparation. 

What you’ll do:

• Support the Fleet Management Program Manager in establishing and maintaining inventory of required aircraft, payloads, ground support equipment, and spare parts to enable customer contracts, demonstration events, crew training, and Research and Development activities. 
• Use metrics and coordinated subject matter expertise to plan and schedule assets for future requirements. 
• Liaise with cross-functional organizations to ensure delivery timeline and configuration of required hardware meets internal customer requirements. 
• Effectively track and maintain accountability for hardware that is deployed worldwide. 
• Coordinate with finance to ensure appropriate levels of insurance are in place to cover company owned hardware. 
• Ensure the configuration of internal hardware is in alignment with approved engineering releases. 

Required qualifications:

• Project/Program Management experience, including managing schedules, budget, resources.
• Experience with aviation operations, including coordinating work across multiple departments.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams. 
• Significant experience and excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent skills in time management, planning and organization.
• Ability to manage a variety of projects in a manner that is largely self-directed.
• Excellent verbal and written ability.
• Bachelor's Degree in related field. 
• A demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding self and others to high standards, and being kind to others.

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous experience with a military organization managing schedules and/or long-range plans.
• Experience in field of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
• Previous experience managing company held assets. 
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Total compensation: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity (if applicable)

Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. Information on the benefits offered is here. All offers are contingent on a cleared background check.

Location guidelines-

Onsite = 5 days/week

Remote = Remote but able to come to the office as requested for business needs

If you're interested in being part of our team, apply now! 

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.