Shield AI
Senior Propulsion Design Engineer (R4641)
$130K–$200K
Seattle, Washington · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 15, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in aerospace hardware design; propulsion experience is preferred.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. Citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements.
About the job
Designs, releases, tests, and supports propulsion hardware for Shield AI’s X-BAT UAV across engine, fuel, oil, and bleed air systems.
What you'll do
- Own propulsion hardware design and release, including CAD models, drawings, and assemblies.
- Work with production teams to resolve build issues and improve hardware; support testing and flight operations.
- Apply engineering analysis and support configuration management, 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.
- Proficiency in CAD modeling and drawing creation, with sound application of GD&T.
- Experience working with production, technicians, and machine shops to resolve build issues; understanding of design for manufacturing and hands-on build/test integration experience.
- U.S. 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 hardware design, or an M.S. in Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline.
Pay
USD 130,000–200,000 per year base salary
Tools
Siemens NX, GD&T, Teamcenter, ANSYS, FEA, GFSSP, REFPROP, Python
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