Senior Product Manager, Rotorcraft Logistics; R4116

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture‑backed deep‑tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V‑BAT and X‑BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia‑Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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Shield AI is redefining defense technology by delivering mission autonomy solutions that provide next generation manned‑unmanned teams in the rotorcraft domain. We design, develop, and deploy cutting‑edge software solutions that leverage robotics, AI‑driven autonomy, and mature software foundations to support mission‑critical operations.

As a Product Manager for rotorcraft logistics, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategy, execution, and commercialization of our mission autonomy solutions. You will own the entire product lifecycle—from concept to deployment—ensuring our solutions meet mission needs, enhance operational efficiency, and align with strategic business objectives.

You will lead efforts to identify and address the most critical autonomy needs for Shield AI and its customers. Collaborating with a cross‑functional team—business development, program managers, engineers, and executives—you'll help define what we build, when, and for whom. This high‑impact role requires deep expertise in the testing, development, procurement, and operational use of rotorcraft – including related autonomy and robotics products – across a wide variety of applications: CASEVAC, cargo, logistics, resupply, weapons.

• Define, manage, and execute the product strategy aligned with business objectives, customer needs, and emerging threats.
• Develop and maintain the product roadmap that prioritizes mission‑critical features and balances technical feasibility.
• Lead strategic planning to expand the portfolio based on customer feedback and operational insights.
• Conduct business case analyses to guide investment decisions.
• Develop and maintain product documentation, including roadmaps, whitepapers, and concept of operations (CONOPs), serving as a guide for business and technical teams to build, deliver and market the capability.

• Stay current on technology and business trends within defense, rotorcraft, and logistics.
• Monitor industry innovations and emerging technologies related to rotorcraft, autonomy, and robotics to forecast future needs.
• Identify opportunities for integrating new technologies and improving product performance.
• Develop product feature requirements and pricing models based on market events, customer feedback, and competitive intelligence.

• Establish clear product goals, key success metrics, and key performance metrics and measure progress continuously.
• Partner closely with the Chief Engineer and Technical Program Managers to ensure product designs meet customer timelines and business requirements.
• Serve as the product owner, effectively communicating strategy and goals to internal and external stakeholders to drive support.
• Work closely with Finance and Business Leadership to set and achieve product financial targets.
• Lead margin optimization efforts through design improvements, make vs buy decisions, new technology introductions.

• Serve as the primary advocate for rotorcraft and contested logistics, acting as the bridge between development teams, operators, program managers, and stakeholders.
• Leverage operational experience to translate mission needs into technical requirements and user‑centric solutions.
• Engage with government sponsors and B2B partners to gather insights and validate product direction.
• Partner with business development and field support personnel to gather product feedback and drive continuous product refinement.

• Identify and implement emerging technologies, such as…