Shield AI

Staff Product Marketing Manager - V-BAT (R5274)

Shield AI$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of direct military aviation experience
  • Strong understanding of aircraft systems and ISR-T missions
  • Experience creating impactful sales enablement and product marketing content
  • Proven cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Exceptional writing and editing abilities for diverse audiences

Responsibilities

  • Own V-BAT messaging and positioning for various missions and markets
  • Translate complex capabilities into mission-driven value propositions
  • Develop sales decks, product briefs, and launch materials
  • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and GTM teams for consistent messaging
  • Conduct market and competitive analysis for actionable insights
  • Equip GTM teams with necessary content and tools
  • Create thought leadership pieces to advance product perspectives

Benefits

  • Bonus and equity options
  • Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees
  • Temporary benefits package after 60 days for temporary roles
  • Potential for professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
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 experience
  • 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:
  • Experience in product marketing, product management, or sales within aerospace, defense, or advanced technology.
  • 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)

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.
Learn more about Shield AI
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200 employees
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Founded
2015

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