Shield AI
Engineer II, Propulsion - Engine Performance (R5907)
Dallas, Texas · 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
Owns calibration and performance of reciprocating engines powering the V-BAT, from test planning and ECU tuning through bench and flight-test analysis.
What you'll do
- Define and execute engine test plans, calibration methods, and acceptance criteria.
- Configure and tune ECUs, analyze engine performance data, and drive calibration or hardware improvements.
- Troubleshoot engine tests, validate performance against requirements, and document results.
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 owning 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, data acquisition systems, or Python or MATLAB for analysis and calibration tooling.
Tools
ECU, Python, MATLAB
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