# Staff Product Marketing Manager - V-BAT

**Company:** [Shield AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/shield-ai)
**Location:** Washington, DC
**Role:** Product Marketing
**Salary:** $130k – $200k/yr
**Experience:** 6+ years
**Skills:** Product Marketing, Product Positioning, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Sales Enablement, Aircraft Systems, Autonomy, Isr-T, Writing, Editing, Go-to-Market Strategy
**Posted:** 2026-06-29

> Leads messaging, positioning, and go-to-market enablement for the V-BAT aircraft, translating aircraft and autonomy capabilities into persuasive narratives for customers and industry stakeholders. Requires substantial military aviation experience, strong writing skills, and familiarity with aerospace, defense, and ISR-T missions.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

### V-BAT Product Marketing

- Own messaging and positioning for V-BAT across missions, customer segments, and global markets.
- Translate aircraft and autonomy capabilities into differentiated, mission-driven value propositions.
- Develop product marketing assets, including sales decks, product briefs, launch materials, and campaign content.
- Partner with Product, Engineering, and Go-To-Market (GTM) teams to bring new capabilities to market with clear, consistent messaging.
- Support market and competitive analysis, translating insights into differentiated positioning and actionable recommendations for GTM teams.
- Enable GTM teams with messaging, content, and tools to articulate V-BAT's value across technical and operational audiences.
- Develop thought leadership, including articles, op-eds, and blogs, about V-BAT, relevant missions, and operational concepts.
- Partner with leading think tanks and policy organizations to elevate Shield AI's products and perspectives.

## Requirements

- 6+ years of direct military aviation experience.
- Strong understanding of aircraft systems, autonomy, and intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting (ISR-T) missions.
- Experience creating high-impact sales enablement and product marketing assets.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence Product, Engineering, and GTM teams.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce original, persuasive content across multiple formats and audiences.

## Nice-to-Haves

- Experience in product marketing, product management, or sales within aerospace, defense, or advanced technology.
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree.

## Compensation

- Annual salary: $130,000–$200,000.

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