X-BAT Business Development Director, Middle East (R4949)

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Job type: Internship
Department: International Business Development
Salary: Not published by the source
Posted: 2026-05-19

Description

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: At Shield AI, we’re redefining the battlespace with autonomy-enabled airpower. As part of our global expansion, we’re looking for a bold and visionary Director – CCAs, Middle East to lead strategic sales, customer engagement, and capture efforts for our Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) initiatives across the region. This is a high-impact role at the cutting edge of aerospace and defense innovation. You’ll be on the front lines, driving adoption and revenue for Shield AI’s CCA technologies by engaging directly with top-tier defense stakeholders—military customers, industry primes, and government decision-makers. Your mission: position Shield AI as the go-to partner for next-generation air combat solutions in the Middle East.   You’ll bring a rare mix of defense sales expertise, technical credibility, and a deep understanding of air domain CONOPS and acquisition frameworks. From identifying new opportunities to closing complex deals and launching early-stage programs, you’ll own the entire business development lifecycle. #LI-LD2 #LF Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.

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Posted on Shield AI's own job board. JoRoute last confirmed it there 4 hours ago.

First seen by JoRoute 3 days ago (2026-11-04).

The listing does not publish pay.

JoRoute takes it down on 2026-11-24, 20 days after it first appeared here, or sooner if the employer removes it.

The employer first posted this 172 days ago (2026-05-19). Listings open this long are sometimes kept up all year or already filled: ask whether the role is still open before you put time into it.

Across Shield AI's 578 open listings, 49% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How Shield AI hires

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