Test Operations Manager

Shield AI

501-1000

United States

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Location

Dallas US

Salary

(Yearly)

Undisclosed

Category

Project Manager

Date posted

July 1, 2025

Job type

Full-time

Experience level

Mid level

Job Description:

Shield AI’s mission is to protect the lives of service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Hardware Test Engineering team contributes to this effort by designing, building, and deploying, test solutions that drive high hardware reliability on all our vehicles: both V-BAT and our next-generation aircraft. These solutions are in-house designed electrical and mechanical equipment used to perform component and system-level testing, both at ambient and in simulated harsh environmental conditions.

As manager of the Test Operations Team, you will be responsible for the success of multiple technicians and specialists that report to you, in addition to your own projects. You will perform individual contributor work in addition to holding 1:1 meetings, writing reviews, and providing career guidance to your team. While leadership is an important part of this role, you are still expected to spend approximately 50% of your time as an individual contributor in your respective field. Your contributions will directly impact the success of Shield AI in addition to influencing the future of the Aircraft Engineering organization. Help us save lives as we strive to deliver the most highly reliable aerospace hardware in the industry.