Full-Time

Director of Strategic Engagement

Europe and Africa, R2769

Posted on 7/17/2024

Shield AI

Shield AI

501-1,000 employees

Develops AI and autonomous systems for defense

Compensation Overview

$140.6k - $229.4k/yr

+ Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Senior, Expert

England, UK

Requires onsite presence in England.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Strategy Development
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Marketing
Requirements
  • Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 12 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 8 years experience; or equivalent experience.
  • Willing to remain in or expatriate to Europe (minimum two-year overall expat assignment)
  • Exceptional communicator: strong written, verbal, and presentation skills and the ability to communicate seamlessly at all levels of business and government
  • Charismatic leader, with the ability to motivate and inspire others and impart excitement about Shield AI’s mission, technology, and products
  • Desire to help build the defining defense technology company of this century
  • Thorough understanding and knowledge of the military operations and the acquisition process that allows you to maintain strong customer relations
  • >10 Years of relevant Air Force and/or AI, prior defense industry, or other international business experience
  • Self-motivated and results-oriented, with demonstrated success in meeting and exceeding critical goals and deadlines
  • Strong international relationships and demonstrated ability to work well across and with various cultures, customs, etc.
  • Strong technical knowledge within the CCA/UCAV and AI disciplines
  • Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally, frequently and without restriction, including customer sites
  • Team oriented with the ability to communicate with a understanding of nuances associated with being collaborative while also being blunt and forthright
  • Technically competent in the myriad of systems that are required to function at the speed of business
Responsibilities
  • Engage with customers regularly to present and discuss Shield AI products
  • Attend trade shows, exhibitions, or other industry events to espouse Shield AI products
  • Devise and coordinate marketing and government relations opportunities
  • Build and devise the structure of industry partnerships
  • Plan and execute product demonstrations
  • Work cross-functionally to provide responses to or address customers needs
  • Lead proposal response
  • Develop offset strategies
  • Manage team budget

Shield AI specializes in creating artificial intelligence and autonomous systems specifically for the defense industry. The company develops advanced AI-powered technologies, including autonomous drones, that assist military operations, especially in environments where GPS and communication systems are unavailable. This capability allows for safer and more efficient defense operations. Shield AI primarily serves government and military clients, generating revenue through contracts with these organizations. What sets Shield AI apart from its competitors is its focus on developing systems that can operate in challenging scenarios, as well as its strategic acquisitions and strong relationships with defense clients. The company's goal is to enhance military operational capabilities while ensuring the safety of personnel.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$1.3B

Headquarters

San Diego, California

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Shield AI secured $240 million in funding, boosting its growth and innovation potential.
  • Partnerships with Korea Aerospace and Booz Allen enhance Shield AI's strategic market positioning.
  • Gary Steele's appointment as CEO brings expertise in scaling technology companies.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging AI defense startups could threaten Shield AI's market position with competitive solutions.
  • Regulatory delays for autonomous systems could impact Shield AI's international deployment timelines.
  • Leadership transition may lead to strategic shifts affecting existing projects and partnerships.

What makes Shield AI unique

  • Shield AI's Hivemind is the first autonomous AI Pilot deployed in combat since 2018.
  • The company specializes in AI systems for defense, enhancing military operations' safety and efficiency.
  • Shield AI's V-BAT drone excels in electronic warfare, providing critical ISR-T support.

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Benefits

Medical Insurance Coverage

Long Term Disability Insurance

Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Subsidized Gym Membership

Pet Insurance

Competitive Compensation

Retirement Services

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Bereavement Support

Flexible Work Hours

PTO

Paid Holidays

Commuter Benefits

Relaxed Dress Code

Yearly Swag Items

Unlimited Snacks

Bottomless Beverages

Annual Celebrations

Work From Home Benefits

Standing Desks and Widescreen Monitors

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
PR Newswire
Apr 1st, 2025
Shield Ai'S V-Bat Successfully Demonstrates Resilience To Electronic Warfare At Project Convergence Capstone 5

V-BAT excelled against active jammers, successfully defeating electronic warfare threats and reinforcing its role as a force multiplier for Army units. Its performance demonstrated the ability to operate in contested conditions and provide critical Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (ISR-T) support where traditional systems might be degraded or denied. "V-BAT is designed to operate at every echelon within an Army division, executing the full spectrum of UAS missions," said Brandon Tseng, Shield AI's President, Co-founder, and former Navy SEAL. "Whether supporting small units at the tactical edge or providing division-wide ISR-T, V-BAT delivers a critical advantage in contested and complex environments.". During PC-C5, the 82nd Airborne Division experimented with employing V-BAT in long-range air assaults — testing ways to use today's technology on tomorrow's battlefield. Providing ISR-T at the tactical edge is a critical requirement for the Army, but legacy unmanned aircraft can't fit inside a UH-60 and would take up valuable space in a CH-47

Global Economic Times
Mar 26th, 2025
Singapore Air Force Evaluates Defense Capabilities Through Cope Tiger Exercise

In early March 2025, Shield AI announced its collaboration with the Singapore Air Force and the Defence Science and Technology Agency to jointly develop artificial intelligence technologies for autonomous flight operations.

Investing.com
Mar 21st, 2025
Booz Allen Hamilton stock hits 52-week low at $101.77

The company is actively partnering with Shield AI to develop AI-enabled autonomous solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, marking its largest corporate venture capital investment.

PR Newswire
Mar 20th, 2025
Shield AI partners with Korea Aerospace Industries to advance AI-powered autonomy with Hivemind Enterprise

Shield AI partners with Korea Aerospace Industries to advance AI-powered autonomy with Hivemind Enterprise.

FlightGlobal
Mar 20th, 2025
Shield AI to assist KAI in development of Korean AI pilot

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) will work with US firm Shield AI in its effort to develop artificial intelligence (AI) that can pilot combat aircraft.

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