Shield AI · 2 months ago
Staff Technical Product Manager, Sustainment (R3848)
Dallas Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $240K/yr
5+ years expShield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Staff Technical Product Manager, Sustainment will own the sustainment strategy for V-BAT customers, focusing on maximizing fleet readiness and reducing lifecycle costs while ensuring compliance with military standards.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
Responsibilities
Own the sustainment strategy and outcome for all V-BAT customers — U.S. and international
Define and manage the sustainment product roadmap for V-BAT across both domestic and international fleets, covering spares, repairs, training, technical data, and digital sustainment tools
Serve as the voice of both U.S. and foreign operators, capturing sustainment requirements and translating them into offerings that work across varied mission sets and geographies
Build and manage pricing models, cost-to-serve frameworks, and business cases that ensure profitability while remaining competitive across U.S. DoD and FMS/Direct Commercial Sales
Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Field Operations to deliver globally consistent, high-quality sustainment capabilities
Monitor fleet performance (MTBF, readiness, cost per flight hour) across customer sites to inform product improvements, contract terms, and international support models
Design sustainment packages that support early BD campaigns and long-term recurring revenue opportunities in both domestic and export markets
Ensure sustainment offerings meet ITAR, NDAA, export control, and international military standards
Qualification
Required
5–10 years in relevant Product Management, Program Management, or Sustainment roles (defense/aerospace preferred)
Direct experience with military aircraft sustainment, logistics, or lifecycle support — ideally in both domestic and international contexts
Strong financial skills (pricing, margin management, recurring revenue models)
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including with foreign partners and customers
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment
Benefits
Bonus
Benefits
Equity
Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Company
Shield AI
Shield AI is a deep-tech company that focuses on developing AI-powered systems to enhance the safety of service members and civilians.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.31BKey Investors
Hercules CapitalUS Innovative Technology FundSnowpoint Ventures
2025-03-06Series F· $240M
2023-12-29Debt Financing· $200M
2023-10-31Series F· $300M
Leadership Team
Gary Steele
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Tseng
Co-Founder
Recent News
Washington Technology
2026-01-11
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