Staff Product Marketing Manager

Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. They are seeking a Product Marketing Manager to lead messaging, positioning, and go-to-market strategy for their aircraft platforms, translating complex capabilities into clear value for customers.

Responsibilities:

• Own messaging and positioning for V-BAT and X-BAT across missions, customer segments, and global markets
• Bridge aircraft and autonomy capabilities into cohesive, mission-driven value propositions
• Create core marketing assets that drive alignment and impact — including sales decks, product briefs, and campaign content
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and GTM to ensure clear differentiation and consistent messaging across launches and campaigns
• Lead market and competitive analysis, translating insights into actionable positioning and go-to-market strategy
• Enable the sales organization with strategic content to articulate aircraft value proposition across technical and operational audiences

Requirements:

• 5–6 years of direct military aviation experience (e.g. pilot) required
• Strong understanding of aircraft systems, autonomy, or mission-based technologies
• Highly collaborative, with the ability to influence across Product, Engineering, and GTM teams
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills for both technical and executive audiences
• Passion for technology that protects freedom and human life
• MBA or other advanced technical or business degree
• Experience in product marketing within aerospace, defense, or advanced technology
• Proven ability to develop positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies for complex technical products