Senior Staff Field Solutions Engineer (R5321) at f7d8749a-72d6-407c-bf98-292ea630c73a · LumiJobs

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Shield AI is seeking a Senior Solutions Engineer based in Frisco to support technical capture and pre-sales engagement for the X-BAT aircraft platform in the US. This role will serve as the technical lead for Business Development, bridging US operational requirements with Shield AI’s product roadmap. The ideal candidate has prior experience at a major defense prime (US OEM) in roles spanning engineering, technical sales, program management, or advanced capture, with exposure to tactical jet aircraft, CCA/ACA concepts, or Group 4/5 UAS programs. This individual will focus on shaping opportunities within the US market, supporting Go To Market of tactical aircraft, crafting proposal documentation, and providing technical expertise. This individual will also cross-train in Shield AI’s other products to support integrated solution discussions.
Lead X-BAT technical capture efforts for US Domestic opportunities, ensuring solutions are technically sound, feasible, and aligned with Shield AI’s product roadmap.
Capture efforts will focus on Aircraft, but will require familiarity with the entire Shield AI Product suite.
Manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, including customer engagements, pre-sales technical support, proposal contributions, and solution development.
Develop and execute technical strategies that result in high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposals to maximize win probability.
Serve as the primary technical lead for Go To Market (GTM) engagements, interfacing cross-functionally with BD, BD Operations, Engineering, Operations, Program Management, and Product Management to ensure customer needs are met.
Manage technical content for proposals, requests for information (RFIs), white papers, and capability briefs, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance.
Support early-phase acquisition activities (concept notes, requirements drafts, unsolicited proposals).
Shape early operational concepts aligned to X-BAT capabilities.
Support BD and Account Executives by becoming a Subject Matter Expert in Shield AI products, providing technical expertise in customer engagements, capability briefings, and solution discussions to drive successful sales outcomes.
Act as a liaison between BD and Engineering, ensuring that new customer requests are technically feasible and align with product capabilities, timelines, and roadmaps.
Contribute to the technical documentation repository, maintaining capability briefs, specifications, FAQs, and other sales collateral for internal and external use.

Senior Staff Field Solutions Engineer (R5321)

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