Shield AISA

Director of Government Relations, Europe (3411)

We're building the world's best AI pilot. Our mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.

Shield AI

Employee count: 501-1000

Norway only
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include Hivemind Enterprise—EdgeOS, Pilot, Commander, and Forge—as well as V-BAT and Sentient Vision Systems (wide-area motion imaging software). With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn,X and Instagram.
The International Director of Government Relations for Europe will lead Shield AI's government relations strategy across European markets, building and maintaining relationships with key government stakeholders, defense ministries, and regulatory bodies. This role is critical in expanding Shield AI's European footprint and navigating complex regulatory landscapes. This role will report to the Head of Government Relations.

What you'll do:

  • Develop and execute Shield AI's government relations strategy across European markets
  • Establish and maintain relationships with European defense ministries, procurement officials, regulatory bodies, and key decision-makers
  • Monitor and analyze European defense policy developments, regulatory changes, and geopolitical trends affecting autonomous systems and AI in defense
  • Represent Shield AI at high-level European defense forums, industry events, and government meetings
  • Collaborate with business development teams to identify opportunities and secure contracts with European defense entities
  • Advise senior leadership on European market entry strategies and regulatory compliance
  • Lead cross-functional teams to navigate complex procurement processes in various European countries
  • Coordinate with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to export controls and international regulations
  • Build coalitions with industry partners and advocacy groups to shape favorable policy environments
  • Ensure alignment of European messaging and policies with Shield AI strategic objectives

Required Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in government relations, preferably in defense technology or aerospace sectors
  • Extensive knowledge of European defense procurement processes and regulatory frameworks
  • Established relationships with European defense ministries and government officials
  • Experience navigating NATO-related defense initiatives and multinational defense programs
  • Deep understanding of AI and autonomous systems regulatory landscape in Europe
  • Exceptional diplomatic and negotiation skills with ability to engage effectively at senior government levels
  • Degree in International Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, or related field, advanced degrees are preferred
  • Fluency in English and proficiency in at least one other major European language
  • Prior experience managing external consultants is preferred
  • Willingness to travel extensively throughout Europe (40-50%)
  • Security clearance or ability to obtain appropriate clearances
Our international team members are employed through our PEO partner and receive a comprehensive international benefits package on top of base salary. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.

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We're building the world's best AI pilot. Our mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.

AI pilots will revolutionize battlefields and commercial aviation at a scale greater than the self-driving movement reshaping our highways.

We’re building Hivemind, our AI pilot, to enable swarms of drones and aircraft to operate autonomously without GPS, communications, or a pilot. Our mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.

Our Story

As a Navy SEAL, Shield AI co-founder Brandon Tseng experienced firsthand problems where intelligent autonomy could have made life-saving differences. He asked himself what does the military of 2030 look like and what role does autonomy play. The answer – AI pilots powering every military asset: aircraft, drones, ships, satellites and submarines. ​

What does the military of 2030 look like and what role does autonomy play? The answer – AI pilots powering every military asset: aircraft, drones, ships, satellites and submarines.

The lack of software and AI engineering talent from large defense primes presented an opportunity to start fresh and build the aerospace and defense technology company of the 21st century focused on AI pilots. And in 2015, alongside cofounders Ryan Tseng, and Andrew Reiter – Shield AI was founded to bring the best of AI and autonomy technology to the DoD and our allies to protect service members and civilians.

Our Values

Changing the world for the better is hard. The difficulty of operationalizing AI pilots is akin to landing an orbital rocket. When things are hard and you’re pushed to your limits, you fall back on your mission and values. Few things are more important, which is why they are at the heart of everything we do.

  1. Do what honor dictates.

  2. Live as a servant leader.

  3. Pursue excellence.

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Excellent medical coverage for employees.

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Stock benefits, so you are rewarded for your best work.

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401(k) services and match to help you invest in your future.

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