Staff Product Marketing Manager - V-BAT (R5274)

Washington, D.C. DRONES Full-time $130k to $200k Posted Jun 29, 2026
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About this role

Shield AI is hiring a Staff Product Marketing Manager - V-BAT (R5274), full-time, on-site in Washington, D.C., in the DRONES sector.

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.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and YouTube .

Job Description:

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.

What you'll do:

    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.
  • Partner with Product, Engineering, and Go-To-Market (GTM) teams to bring new capabilities to market with clear, consistent messaging.
  • 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.

Required qualifications:

    • 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.
    • Strong cross-functional collaborator with the ability to influence Product, Engineering, and GTM teams.
    • Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce original, persuasive content across multiple formats and audiences.
    • Preferred Qualifications:
      • MBA or equivalent advanced degree.

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