Shield AI
Senior Engineer, Propulsion Design - Ranger (R6346)
Seattle, Washington · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 19, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience in aerospace hardware design, preferably supporting propulsion systems.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- US citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements.
About the job
Designs and delivers propulsion hardware for the Ranger UAV, from early design through production, testing, and flight operations.
What you'll do
- Own the design and release of hardware for engine, fuel, oil, and bleed air systems; create CAD models, drawings, and assemblies.
- Work with production teams and technicians to support builds, resolve issues, and improve hardware; provide design support during tests and flight operations.
- Apply engineering analysis, support configuration and BOM control, and participate in design reviews and root-cause investigations.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of aerospace hardware design experience, preferably supporting propulsion systems.
- CAD modeling and drawing creation experience, GD&T knowledge, and experience resolving build issues with production teams and machine shops.
- Understanding of design for manufacturing, hands-on experience developing assembly guidance and supporting hardware builds and test integration, and US citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements.
Nice to have
- Jet propulsion experience on UAVs or tactical aircraft; familiarity with GFSSP, REFPROP, ANSYS, or FEA.
- Python scripting, interface control, high-vibration fastener selection, high-temperature materials, rapid-iteration test environments, or an M.S. in Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline.
Tools
Siemens NX, GD&T, ANSYS, FEA, GFSSP, REFPROP, Teamcenter, Python
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