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Senior Staff Technical Program Manager (R5595)

Shield AIMelbourneAUS
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Job type
International Office Entity
Posted
8 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Staff Technical Program Manager for its Port Melbourne location to lead cutting-edge autonomous systems initiatives. This hands-on position suits an experienced program manager ready to drive the development, integration, and deployment of advanced AI pilots for autonomous vehicles.

Role Overview

The Senior Staff Technical Program Manager sits at the center of the growing Australian operations at Defense. This position focuses on driving complex engineering programs spanning the entire lifecycle, moving products from initial concept stages all the way through to field testing and ultimate deployment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development, integration, and deployment of advanced AI pilot technology across various autonomous platforms including UAVs, USVs, and UUVs.
Manage complex engineering programs from early concept phases through to field testing and operational deployment.
Collaborate directly with customers, defense stakeholders, and internal cross-functional teams to ensure program success.

Skills and Tools

Technical program management methodologies
Engineering program lifecycle oversight
Autonomous systems and AI integration principles
Stakeholder and customer engagement strategies

About the Company

Defense, operating as Shield AI, is a venture-backed defense-technology enterprise focused on safeguarding service members and civilians through intelligent systems. The organization develops innovative products such as the Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, alongside Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality solutions. With a global footprint spanning the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region, the company provides technology that actively supports missions worldwide.

How to Apply

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

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the Senior Staff Technical Program Manager role?

The position is based in Port Melbourne, Australia.

What types of autonomous systems does the role involve?

The role involves working with transformative autonomous systems such as UAVs, USVs, and UUVs.

Who will the program manager collaborate with?

The program manager will work directly with customers, defense stakeholders, and internal teams.

What is the primary mission of the company?

The mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems and artificial intelligence.

How can I apply for this job?

Candidates should 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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