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Senior Manager, Perception (R5914)

Shield AIWashington, D.C.Flight System Integration
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Salary
$240K - $360K USD
Job type
Full Time Employee
Posted
1 Aug 2025
Status
Open · checked 9d ago

About this role

Shield AI is hiring a full-time Senior Manager, Perception for its Flight System Integration department in Washington, D.C. This leadership position suits an experienced engineering professional ready to direct technical teams in deploying cutting-edge perception technologies for advanced aerospace and defense systems.

Role Overview

As a Senior Manager, Perception, the individual will lead a technical team focused on developing, integrating, and testing perception algorithms for advanced defense, robotics, and aerospace platforms. This position operates at the intersection of sensor fusion, artificial intelligence, machine learning, classical state estimation, and machine perception. The selected candidate will direct the translation of advanced AI concepts into robust hardware applications, delivering dependable vehicle pose and surrounding estimates for live missions.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a technical team dedicated to supporting the development, integration, and testing of perception algorithms.
Implement and integrate innovative perception solutions onto real hardware systems.
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to satisfy demanding operational requirements.
Advance intelligent systems designed to protect service members and civilians.

Requirements

Ten or more years of relevant professional experience.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities in managing technical teams within aerospace, defense, robotics, or related fields.
Expertise in perception algorithms, sensor fusion, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or classical state estimation.

Skills and Tools

Artificial intelligence and machine learning
Sensor fusion and classical state estimation
Machine perception and vehicle pose estimation
Algorithm development, integration, and testing

Salary and Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $240,000 to $360,000 in USD.

About the Company

Shield AI operates as a venture-backed defense technology enterprise dedicated to safeguarding service members and civilians through intelligent systems. The organization produces Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, alongside Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality tools. With a global footprint spanning the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region, the company deploys technology that actively supports missions worldwide.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official company careers page to submit an application for this position.

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the Senior Manager, Perception role?

The position is based in Washington, D.C.

How many years of experience are required for this job?

Candidates must have 10+ years of experience.

What is the salary range for this position?

The annual salary ranges from $240,000 to $360,000 USD.

What department does this role belong to?

This role is part of the Flight System Integration department.

How do I apply for the Senior Manager, Perception position?

Candidates can apply directly on the official company careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Shield AI careers page.

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