or apply directly on Shieldai's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 days Shieldai's roles stay open a median of 44 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Shieldai's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Shieldai
- low 0 stale, 23 reposted of 462 open
- Hiring momentum
- 615 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Shieldai's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Shieldai.
About this role
The Strategic Sourcing Manager - Mechanical at Shield AI will be responsible for leading sourcing strategies for critical mechanical components used in defense technology. This includes identifying and developing suppliers, managing sourcing activities and negotiations, and ensuring supplier performance aligns with cost, quality, and delivery objectives. The role requires collaboration with various departments to support new product introductions and mitigate supply risks.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Shieldai as an employer.
What you need
- Strong aerospace or defense sourcing experience
- Ability to independently manage complex and flight-critical suppliers
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
What you get
- Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
- Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Worth weighing
- Salary compensation is influenced by various factors including skill set and experience, which may lead to variability in offers.
- All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check, which may be a consideration for candidates with complex backgrounds.
Summarised from Shieldai's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Shieldai on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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