Staff Product Marketing Manager - V-BAT (R5274)

Job Description
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Shield AI is seeking a Staff Product Marketing Manager to lead messaging and positioning for its V-BAT aircraft. This role will translate complex aircraft and autonomy capabilities into clear, mission-driven narratives that differentiate V-BAT, equip our go-to-market teams, and build understanding among customers, policymakers, and industry leaders. V-BAT Product Marketing
Own messaging and positioning for V-BAT across missions, customer segments, and global markets. Translate aircraft and autonomy capabilities into differentiated, mission-driven value propositions.

Develop core product marketing assets, including sales decks, product briefs, launch materials, and campaign content. Support market and competitive analysis, translating insights into differentiated positioning and actionable recommendations for GTM teams. Enable GTM teams with the messaging, content, and tools needed to articulate V-BAT's value across technical and operational audiences. Develop thought leadership, including articles, op-eds, and blogs, that advances Shield AI's perspective on V-BAT, relevant missions, and operational concepts.

Partner with leading think tanks and policy organizations to elevate Shield AI's products and perspectives.
6+ years of direct military aviation or experience in product marketing, product management, or sales within aerospace, defense, or advanced technology.
~ Strong understanding of aircraft systems, autonomy, and intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting (ISR-T) missions.
~ Experience creating high-impact sales enablement and product marketing assets.
~ Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce original, persuasive content across multiple formats and audiences.

MBA or equivalent advanced degree. Full-time regular employee offer package

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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