Shield AI
Senior Propulsion Test Engineer (R4639)
Seattle, Washington · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in propulsion or engine testing in aerospace development environments.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. Citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements.
About the job
Leads end-to-end propulsion testing for the X-BAT platform, from test planning and stand design through execution, analysis, and flight-readiness handoff.
What you'll do
- Own the propulsion test program, including test architecture, campaigns, data review, and test-to-flight handoff.
- Design and build test stands and fixtures; define instrumentation, DAQ architecture, calibration methods, and procedures.
- Analyze test data, investigate anomalies, drive corrective actions, and report test readiness.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in propulsion or engine testing in aerospace development environments.
- Hands-on experience with engine test cells, test stand design, instrumentation, and DAQ systems; understanding of gas turbine performance and test methods.
- Proficiency in Python (or similar) for data analysis workflows; experience supporting flight-test readiness and test-to-flight transitions; U.S. Citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements.
Nice to have
- Experience testing low-bypass turbofan engines or UAV/tactical-aircraft propulsion subsystems; familiarity with REFPROP, GFSSP, ANSYS, or FEA.
- M.S. in Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline; experience with test fixtures, controls integration, or hot-fire safety systems.
Tools
Python, REFPROP, GFSSP, ANSYS, FEA, DAQ
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