Manager, Field Integration & Test (R5104)

Shield AI is seeking a highly technical and operationally focused Field Integration & Test Manager to lead maritime and expeditionary integration activities supporting the V-BAT unmanned aircraft system. This role is responsible for managing a multidisciplinary field operations team and overseeing the successful planning, execution, and sustainment of shipboard and land-based integration efforts across customer platforms.

The Field Integration & Test Manager serves as the technical authority for field integration operations, providing guidance, mentorship, and escalation support to deployed field teams responsible for RF systems, Network Communications architectures, shipboard installations, and operational system validation.

This role is primarily focused on technical leadership, operational oversight, and cross-functional coordination rather than day-to-day field execution. However, the ideal candidate must remain capable of supporting on-site integration, troubleshooting, and customer operations as needed during critical deployments, testing events, or operational escalations.

The ideal candidate combines strong leadership skills with deep experience in RF communications, maritime integration, spectrum management, and complex system deployment in operational environments.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM discipline.

8+ years of experience supporting field integration, system test, RF systems, maritime operations, or deployed technical operations.

3+ years of experience leading technical teams in operational or field environments.

Strong understanding of RF communications systems, including:

S-band

C-band

SATCOM/BLOS systems

Antennas and RF distribution systems

Experience with:

Spectrum analyzers

RF Components

Link testing

EMI/EMC mitigation

Networking hardware and communications system

Strong technical understanding of shipboard integration practices, maritime communications architectures, and operational deployment constraints.

Ability to lead technical troubleshooting efforts across RF, networking, and system integration domains in operational environments.

Strong communication and customer-facing skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering, operations, and customer teams.

Willingness to travel as required to support critical integration events, customer operations, testing activities, and deployment support.

Experience with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS/UAV) or autonomous systems.

Familiarity with military maritime platforms and naval integration processes.

Prior experience supporting defense programs or operational military customers.

Knowledge of shipboard safety standards and maritime integration constraints.

Experience supporting developmental test, operational test, or flight test activities.

Active U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Prior military service, especially within naval, aviation, communications, or electronic warfare fields.

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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.

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