Shield AI
Senior Propulsion Design Engineer (R4642)
$130K–$200K
Seattle, Washington · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Mar 16, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in aerospace hardware design, preferably supporting propulsion systems.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
About the job
Design and deliver propulsion hardware for the X-BAT UAV, from early design through production, testing, and flight operations.
What you'll do
- Design and release hardware for engine, fuel, oil, and bleed air systems; create CAD models, drawings, and assemblies with GD&T.
- Support manufacturing, hardware builds, test campaigns, configuration management, and design improvements.
- Apply engineering analysis and participate in design reviews, interface control, and root cause investigations.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Proficiency in CAD modeling and drawing creation, with sound application of GD&T.
- Experience working with production teams, technicians, and machine shops to resolve build issues; understanding of design for manufacturing.
- U.S. Citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements.
Nice to have
- Experience with jet propulsion systems on UAVs or tactical aircraft; familiarity with GFSSP, REFPROP, ANSYS, or FEA.
- Python scripting, or an M.S. in Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline.
Pay
USD 130,000–200,000 (per-year-salary), base salary
Tools
Siemens NX, Teamcenter, ANSYS, FEA, GFSSP, REFPROP, Python
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