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As part of our global expansion, we’re looking for a bold and visionary Capture Team Lead, Poland to lead an active and high profile campaign.\nThis will involve customer engagement and senior military, industry and government levels, while directing our capture efforts for our X-Bat and Autonomy initiatives across Poland. 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 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 Poland closing an active campaign.\nYou’ll bring a rare mix of defense sales expertise, technical credibility, and a deep understanding of air domain CONOPS and acquisition frameworks. 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