Curriculum Manager, Next Gen Aircraft (R4178)
Shield AI
Dallas, TX, USA
USD 120k-190k / year + Equity
Posted on Dec 4, 2025
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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:
The Curriculum Manager is responsible for designing, developing, and managing Shield AI’s V-BAT educational material. They will ensure training products are innovative and compliant with both US Department of Defense service guidance, export regulations, and, when appropriate, international airworthiness standards. They 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 intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance product line in the most challenging operational environments worldwide.
What you'll do:
- Design and develop comprehensive curriculum materials, including training manuals, presentations, and e-learning modules.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through assessments and feedback mechanisms.
- Stay abreast of service requirements, international airworthiness standards, industry trends and technological advancements to continually enhance training materials.
Required qualifications:
- College degree in Education, Instructional Design, or a related field.
- 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 Education, Instructional Design, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Curriculum Manager or similar role, preferably in the aerospace or UAV industry.
- Familiarity with US DoD training and service guidance and international airworthiness standards and regulations.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
120000 - 190000 USD a year