Business Development Lead - Ukraine

Shield AI|01 Oct 2026

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Listed location: Kyiv

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Job Description

Shield AI is seeking a Business Development Lead - Ukraine to drive strategic defence market expansion and capture activities. This individual will lead customer engagement efforts, shape and capture new business opportunities, and strengthen Shield AI’s position across government, military, and industrial stakeholders.

As a key member of the international growth team, the Capture Manager will represent Shield AI’s autonomy and aircraft portfolio, including V-BAT, X-BAT, ViDAR-enabled ISR capabilities, and Hivemind autonomy software across customer engagements, operational demonstrations, strategic partnerships, and competitive pursuits.

This role combines strategic capture management, defence business development, customer engagement, and district growth initiatives. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and mission-driven professional with deep knowledge of defence acquisition environments, strong district relationships, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced and high-growth environment.
The Capture Manager will play a critical role in identifying and shaping opportunities, building sales pipeline, and support executing those to drive long-term growth and operational impact for Shield AI across the district.

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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