Shield AI
Manager, Propulsion (Fuel System) (R5088)
Seattle, Washington · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Experience
- 7-10+ years of experience developing aerospace fuel or fluid systems.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline. Preferred: M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. Citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements.
About the job
Leads development, integration, testing, and operational support of the X-BAT aircraft’s flight-critical fuel and propulsion fluid systems.
What you'll do
- Lead fuel system development from architecture through testing and flight operations, mentoring engineers and technicians.
- Direct system integration, trade studies, testing, instrumentation, and performance validation for demanding operating conditions.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams and suppliers; support failure investigations and design iteration while aligning execution with program goals.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 7-10+ years of experience developing aerospace fuel or fluid systems.
- Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, aerospace propulsion fundamentals, and compressible and incompressible flow systems.
- Experience with fuel system integration, testing, and operational support; experience leading engineering teams or major subsystem development activities; U.S. Citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements.
Nice to have
- Experience with jet-powered UAVs, tactical aircraft, or aerospace fuel systems; familiarity with GFSSP, REFPROP, ANSYS, or fluid system modeling tools.
- Experience with slosh dynamics, cavitation, vapor ingestion, venting, thermal management, or pressurization systems; rocket propulsion fluid systems; test-driven aerospace development; M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline; ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.
Tools
GFSSP, REFPROP, ANSYS
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