Shield AI
Senior Propulsion Technician (R4638)
Seattle, Washington · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Mar 16, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 3–5 years working on aircraft engines (military or civilian).
About the job
Assembles, tests, troubleshoots, and maintains UAV low-bypass turbofan propulsion systems in test-cell and pre- and post-flight settings.
What you'll do
- Assemble, disassemble, and integrate UAV propulsion systems; conduct pre-flight and post-flight inspections.
- Operate engine test cells for validation, tuning, and troubleshooting; diagnose and resolve propulsion issues.
- Coordinate with engineers and flight-test teams, maintain detailed service records, and follow safety procedures.
What they ask for
- 3–5 years of experience working on military or civilian aircraft engines.
- Prior experience at an aerospace company or military aviation unit.
- Troubleshooting skills with gas turbine, reciprocating, or hybrid propulsion systems; ability to interpret technical manuals, schematics, and engineering documents.
- U.S. citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements.
Nice to have
- Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License.
- Military background, UAV propulsion experience, or hands-on experience with engine dynamometers, test cells, or ground support equipment.
Pay
USD 33–50 (per-hour-wage)
Tools
UAV, low-bypass turbofan engines, gas turbine, reciprocating, hybrid propulsion systems, engine dynamometers, test cells, ground support equipment
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