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Manager, Autonomy Capabilities

Shieldai · Washington, DC

onsitesenior$229,233–$343,849Posted Sep 9, 2026autonomyreinforcement learningalgorithmsaerospace systemsrobotics

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**Manager, Autonomy Capabilities** Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies. With global offices across the U.S., Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. **Role Overview:** Manage a technical team supporting development, testing, and analysis of autonomy algorithms for advanced aerospace, defense, and robotic systems. **Key Responsibilities:** • Lead technical team on autonomy algorithm development • Apply classical autonomous techniques and theory across diverse domains • Integrate solutions into real-world problems with near-term program impact • Combine traditional autonomous systems algorithms with deep reinforcement learning solutions **Ideal Candidate:** • Enjoys solving complex problems across diverse domains and modalities • Strong background in autonomous systems and algorithms • Experience with aerospace, defense, or robotic platforms • Capable of managing technical teams **Learn More:** www.shield.ai

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