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
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Shield is seeking a Senior Staff Product Marketing Manager to lead regional messaging and positioning across its aircraft, autonomy, and simulation portfolio in Europe. This role will translate technical capabilities into clear, mission-driven narratives that reflect European defense priorities, equip regional go-to-market teams, and build understanding among customers, policymakers, and industry leaders.
What You'll Do
- Lead product marketing across Shield AI’s aircraft, autonomy, and simulation portfolio in Europe, adapting global messaging and positioning to regional missions, customer requirements, and procurement priorities.
- Translate technical capabilities into differentiated value propositions for European defense customers.
- Develop sales decks, product briefs, launch materials, and campaign content tailored to regional markets and audiences.
- Partner with Product, Engineering, and Go-to-Market (GTM) teams to bring new capabilities to market with clear, consistent messaging.
- Equip regional GTM teams to communicate product capabilities and mission value to technical, operational, and policy audiences.
- Partner with Communications to develop articles, op-eds, and blogs that advance Shield AI’s perspective on European defense missions and operational concepts.
- Build relationships with European think tanks and policy organizations to contribute to discussions on defense missions, autonomy, and operational concepts.
Required Qaulifications
- 8+ years of experience in product marketing, consulting, or related fields, ideally in defense, aerospace, or advanced technology sectors.
- Proven ability to develop positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies for complex technical products.
- Experience developing sales enablement and product marketing materials that communicate technical capabilities and customer value.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and storytelling skills for both technical and executive audiences.
- Experience developing and executing go-to-market strategies for multi-product portfolios.
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across multiple teams.
- Data-driven mindset with experience analyzing performance metrics and market insights.
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- Experience in product marketing within aerospace, defense, or advanced technology
- Strong understanding of aircraft systems, autonomy, defense missions, and concepts of operations.
- Experience working with European defense customers and navigating regional procurement priorities.
Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.