Shield AI
Engineer II, Propulsion - Engine Performance (R5907)
$94K–$142K
Dallas, Texas · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 21, 2026
- Experience
- 2-3 years in a mechanical or aerospace engineering role focused on engine performance or calibration.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. Citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements.
About the job
Own engine calibration and performance for V-BAT reciprocating engines, from test planning and ECU tuning through bench, dynamometer, and flight-test analysis.
What you'll do
- Define and execute engine calibration test plans and acceptance criteria across dynamometer, bench, and flight-test campaigns.
- Configure and tune ECUs to optimize performance, fuel efficiency, and reliability; analyze torque, power, and fuel consumption results.
- Troubleshoot engine tests, interpret test and flight data, and maintain calibration documentation and performance reporting.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 2-3 years of mechanical or aerospace engineering experience focused on engine performance or calibration.
- Deep hands-on experience with reciprocating engines and electronically controlled fuel injectors and fuel injection systems.
- Experience with ECU configuration and engine calibration, including ownership of calibration decisions; U.S. Citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements.
Nice to have
- Background in air-cooled engines, particularly aviation two-stroke platforms.
- Experience with dynamometer test cells and data acquisition systems; proficiency in Python or MATLAB for data reduction and calibration tooling.
Pay
USD 94,000–142,000 per-year-salary; base salary
Tools
ECU, Python, MATLAB
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