Shield AI
Manager, Propulsion (Systems & Components) (R5087)
$190K–$290K
Seattle, Washington · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted May 29, 2026
- Experience
- 7-10+ years.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
About the job
Leads a multidisciplinary team developing and integrating flight-critical propulsion components and subsystems for the X-BAT aircraft, from concept through flight operations.
What you'll do
- Lead propulsion subsystem and component development, integration, testing, and operational support.
- Guide technical design decisions and cross-functional coordination across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and flight test.
- Manage team execution, staffing priorities, technical reviews, and root-cause investigations.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 7-10+ years of experience in aerospace propulsion, fluid systems, or hardware development environments.
- Experience leading engineering teams or complex subsystem development efforts.
- U.S. Citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements.
Nice to have
- Experience designing propulsion subsystems or high-performance aerospace components for thermally stressed or high-vibration environments.
- Familiarity with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, ANSYS, FEA, GFSSP, or REFPROP; M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline.
Pay
USD 190,000–290,000 per year base salary
Tools
Siemens NX, Teamcenter, ANSYS, FEA, GFSSP, REFPROP
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