Principal Product Manager (R2729)
As a Product Manger on the Hivemind on X team you will drive efforts that enable Shield AI to identify the most pressing needs of our jet autonomy customers. You will then collaborate with a cross functional team of BD, Program Managers, Engineers, and executives to determine exactly what we will build, when, and for whom. This is a high impact position that requires subject matter expertise about the test, development, procurement, and operational use of military jet aircraft.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Lead studies that result in a multi-year look ahead for Shield AI’s Jet Autonomy product offerings. This includes assessing everything required to develop, deploy, operate, sustain, maintain autonomous systems on military aircraft.Work with other Product Managers, Program Managers, Business Development, sponsors, operational end-users, industry partners, and a talented cross-functional engineering team to determine what we will build, when, why and for whom. You will communicate your findings via a variety of artifacts including product roadmaps, whitepapers, CONOPs, and presentations.Collaborate with BD, Engineers, and PMs to develop technical, management, and pricing strategies. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 12 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 8 years experience; or equivalent experience.Jet aviation expertise: This role requires a versatile individual who has a deep understanding of aviation autonomy, DoD program funding & development cycles, military aviation testing, and the operational experience to frame and make informed decisions regarding integrated hardware, software, and systems engineering efforts.Exceptional communication skills—can effectively communicate with business executives, engineers, customers, end users, senior military leaders, etc.8+ years of experience with jet aviation, as either a flight engineer or aviator PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Air Force Weapons School or Navy Top Gun graduateTest Pilot School graduateMilitary positional leadership (director of operations, squadron commander, etc.)Operational planning experience
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