Shield AI

Sr Staff Curriculum Manager (R5177)

Shield AI$120K — $190K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in aviation maintenance or training experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Education, or Technical Management
  • Experience with training development software (e.g., Adobe Captivate)
  • Strong grasp of instructional design principles and adult learning theories
  • Excellent multitasking and project management skills
  • Proficient with e-learning authoring tools and learning management systems
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on high-quality training

Responsibilities

  • Own design and strategy for technical product training curriculum for UAS platforms
  • Lead a team of training developers and instructors
  • Interface with multiple technical disciplines to keep programs current
  • Conduct training needs analyses through various methods
  • Measure training effectiveness using feedback and performance KPIs
  • Develop Learning Management System (LMS) and Training Management System (TMS) plans

Benefits

  • Bonus opportunities
  • Equity participation
  • Comprehensive benefits package after 60 days for temporary employees
Full Job Description
Job Description:

The Sr Staff Curriculum Manager is responsible for designing, developing, and managing Shield AI's X-BAT training curriculum program. They will ensure training products are innovative and compliant with both US Department of War requirements, export regulations, and international airworthiness standards. This position will play a critical role in ensuring that end users are well-equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to employ Shield AI's industry-leading autonomous UAS product line in the most challenging operational environments worldwide.

What you'll do:

  • Own the design and strategy for developing technical product training curriculum for UAS platforms
  • Responsible for leading a team of training developers and instructors
  • Interface across multiple technical disciplines to ensure training program remains up to date as platform modernization and development occurs
  • Conduct regular training needs analyses through surveys, stakeholder interviews, and performance metric evaluations to identify skill gaps
  • Measure training effectiveness using feedback, knowledge assessments, and performance KPIs to continuously improve and adapt course content
  • Develop Learning Management System (LMS) and Training Management System (TMS) plan to support scalability across the company and platforms.


Required qualifications:

  • 10+ years of aviation maintenance or maintenance training experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Education, Technical Management, or a related field.
  • Significant experience using training development software such as Adobe Captivate, dominKnow, etc
  • Strong understanding of instructional design principles and adult learning theories.
  • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Proficient in e-learning authoring tools and learning management systems.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality training products.


Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Business, Education, Instructional Design, or a related field.
  • Proven experience as a Curriculum Manager or similar role, preferably in the aerospace or UAS industry.
  • Subject Matter Expert in US DoW training development and management
  • Familiarity with international airworthiness standards and regulations


$120,000 - $190,000 a year

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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)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

About Shield AI

Shield AI is a defense technology company that develops artificially intelligent systems for military applications. The company was founded in 2015 by Brandon Tseng, Ryan Tseng, and Andrew Reiter, and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Shield AI's products include autonomous drones and software that can be used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and other military operations. The company's mission is to reduce the number of military casualties by providing soldiers with better intelligence and situational awareness. Shield AI has received funding from a number of investors, including Andreessen Horowitz and Founders Fund.
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200 employees
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Founded
2015

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