Senior Manager, Autonomy (R5683)

Shield AI is hiring a Senior Manager, Autonomy (R5683) in Melbourne, Australia. Level rates it ; you can apply on Shield AI.

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Level rates this role Builds AI ●●●●: the job is building AI systems.
The posting mentions autonomous systems, systems architecture and robotics among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a senior role.
Shield AI has 657 other open roles on Level.
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AI in this role

Lead technical teams to deploy advanced autonomy solutions and integrate Hivemind software across unmanned aircraft systems.

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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:

As Senior Manager, Autonomy, you will solve complex technical challenges in deploying advanced autonomy solutions on unmanned systems (UxS).

You will lead the in-country team to deliver autonomy solutions and provide clear leadership and guidance on system architecture, design, development, risk mitigation, and product quality. You will ensure the successful integration of Hivemind across a range of aircraft, from small UxS to large autonomous collaborative platforms.

This role is part of the Hivemind Solutions organization delivering cutting-edge autonomous capabilities for commercial and defense programs. The ideal candidate has relevant defense industry experience and a proven track record of leading technical teams to develop and deploy autonomous systems.

How we rate this

Senior Manager, Autonomy (R5683) at Shield AI rates 80 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Builds AI (AI Level 4 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Builds AI. The job is building AI systems.

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●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
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Key facts

Senior Manager, Autonomy (R5683) is an open job at Shield AI.
Level rates this role AI Level 4 of 4: Builds AI.
The role is based in Melbourne.
The job was posted on October 22, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Shield AI. Apply on Shield AI

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Autonomous SystemsSystems ArchitectureRoboticsTeam Leadership

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Tell me about a project where autonomous systems was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where systems architecture was part of your work. What did you do?
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Tell me about a project where team leadership was part of your work. What did you do?
How would you decide a model or AI system is ready to ship?

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List these exact terms on your resume: Autonomous Systems, Systems Architecture, Robotics, and Team Leadership. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
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