Shield AI
Manager, Propulsion (Test) (R5089)
$190K–$290K
Seattle, Washington · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted May 29, 2026
- Experience
- 7-10+ years in propulsion testing or aerospace development programs.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. Citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements.
About the job
Leads propulsion test development and execution for the X-BAT, overseeing test infrastructure, engine and subsystem testing, and flight test support through operational readiness.
What you'll do
- Lead propulsion test planning and execution from component development through flight readiness.
- Oversee the design, construction, and operation of propulsion test stands, facilities, instrumentation, and safety systems.
- Manage test teams and operations, including troubleshooting, scheduling, facility readiness, and supplier coordination.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, aerospace propulsion, gas turbine engine testing, instrumentation, transient response, and propulsion system integration.
- Hands-on experience designing or operating propulsion test stands and facilities.
- Experience leading technical teams and coordinating complex test operations; U.S. Citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements.
Nice to have
- Experience testing fighter-class or low-bypass turbofan propulsion systems; experience with controls integration, TVC testing, transient characterization, operability mapping, or rocket propulsion testing.
- Familiarity with Python, REFPROP, GFSSP, ANSYS, FEA, or propulsion performance analysis tools; M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline.
Pay
USD 190,000–290,000 per-year-salary (base salary)
Tools
Python, REFPROP, GFSSP, ANSYS, FEA
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