Shield AI
Senior Engineer, Propulsion Design - Ranger (R6346)
$140K–$210K
Seattle, Washington · On-site · 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, validates, and releases propulsion hardware for aircraft, supporting manufacturing, builds, testing, and iterative improvements.
What you'll do
- Own propulsion hardware design and release for engine, fuel, oil, and bleed air systems; develop CAD models, drawings, and assemblies.
- Support production, hardware builds, test campaigns, configuration management, design reviews, and root-cause investigations.
- Apply engineering analysis to sizing, load cases, and design validation.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in aerospace hardware design, preferably supporting propulsion systems.
- Proficiency in CAD modeling and drawing creation with sound application of GD&T; NX preferred.
- Experience resolving build issues with production, technicians, and machine shops; understanding of design for manufacturing.
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, or rapid test-driven hardware iteration; M.S. in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline.
Pay
USD 140,000–210,000 (per-year-salary) base salary
Tools
Siemens NX, Teamcenter, ANSYS, FEA, GFSSP, REFPROP, Python
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