Shield AI
Principal Propulsion Engineer (R6453)
$260K–$400K
Seattle, Washington · On-site · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 24, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years of experience in mechanical design for aerospace.
- 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; ability to obtain Secret clearance.
About the job
Leads propulsion component and subsystem design from concept through production release, supporting manufacturing, assembly, validation, and continuous improvement.
What you'll do
- Design propulsion hardware and create CAD models, drawings, standards, and build documentation.
- Work with production teams and technicians to resolve build issues, investigate root causes, and improve designs.
- Support engineering analysis, configuration management, BOM control, and design reviews.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Expert-level CAD modeling and drawing creation skills and application of GD&T.
- Experience working cross-functionally with production, machine shop personnel, and technicians to resolve hardware issues.
- U.S. Citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements; ability to obtain Secret clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience with propulsion hardware; direct propulsion hardware experience is preferred.
- Experience with GFSSP, REFPROP, ANSYS, FEA, or other analysis tools; Python scripting; or an M.S. or Ph.D. in a related discipline.
Pay
USD 260,000–400,000 per year base salary
Tools
Siemens NX, GD&T, GFSSP, ANSYS, FEA, REFPROP, Teamcenter, Python
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