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Shield AI

Senior Staff BD Account Executive - Autonomy Specialist (R5001)

Abu Dhabi

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Role family
Sales
Seniority
Lead / management
Country
AE
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
11 Sept 2026

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the posting

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, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. 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 www.shield.ai . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and YouTube .

Job Description:

  • Shield AI is seeking a high-performing Business Development / Account Executive to drive growth for Hivemind Autonomy across the Middle East, with a primary focus on UAE-based defense and government customers.
  • This role is responsible for identifying, shaping, and closing complex opportunities while building enduring customer relationships and executing disciplined capture strategies. You will partner closely with Sales Leadership, Product, Engineering, and Strategic Engagement teams to align customer needs with Hivemind’s autonomy capabilities and deliver mission-critical outcomes.

The ideal candidate is a customer-first, technically credible seller with strong capture instincts, experience navigating defense acquisition processes, and a proven track record of winning and expanding strategic accounts.

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