Founded in 2015, 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 and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. 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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Job Description:
The Sr Staff Curriculum Manager is responsible for designing, developing, and managing Shield AI’s X-BAT training curriculum program. They will ensure training products are innovative and compliant with both US Department of War requirements, export regulations, and international airworthiness standards. This position will play a critical role in ensuring that end users are well-equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to employ Shield AI’s industry-leading autonomous UAS product line in the most challenging operational environments worldwide.
What you'll do:
Own the design and strategy for developing technical product training curriculum for UAS platforms
Responsible for leading a team of training developers and instructors
Interface across multiple technical disciplines to ensure training program remains up to date as platform modernization and development occurs
Conduct regular training needs analyses through surveys, stakeholder interviews, and performance metric evaluations to identify skill gaps
Measure training effectiveness using feedback, knowledge assessments, and performance KPIs to continuously improve and adapt course content
Develop Learning Management System (LMS) and Training Management System (TMS) plan to support scalability across the company and platforms.
Required qualifications:
10+ years of aviation maintenance or maintenance training experience
Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Education, Technical Management, or a related field.
Significant experience using training development software such as Adobe Captivate, dominKnow, etc
Strong understanding of instructional design principles and adult learning theories.
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficient in e-learning authoring tools and learning management systems.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality training products.
Preferred qualifications:
Master’s degree in Business, Education, Instructional Design, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Curriculum Manager or similar role, preferably in the aerospace or UAS industry.
Subject Matter Expert in US DoW training development and management
Familiarity with international airworthiness standards and regulations
