Shield AI
Staff Engineer, Propulsion (R5899)
$146K–$219K
Dallas, Texas +2 · On-site · Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
San Diego, California
Washington, D.C. - Experience
- 7+ years; no alternatives stated.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. M.S. or Ph.D. preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.
About the job
Owns propulsion engineering for an autonomous aircraft, from requirements and hardware procurement through integration, testing, flight, and operational support.
What you'll do
- Serve as the Responsible Engineer for propulsion hardware and capabilities across development and deployment.
- Lead engine performance, vehicle integration, propulsion testing, and analysis of ground and flight data.
- Lead supplier engagements, design reviews, and failure investigations; mentor engineers and technicians.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 7+ years of experience in aerospace propulsion development, integration, test, or flight operations, with ownership of complex aerospace hardware.
- Strong propulsion fundamentals and hands-on experience with hardware integration, instrumentation, testing, flight support, and failure investigations.
- Proficiency in Python or similar tools; U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience with fighter-class, low-bypass turbofan, afterburning, or other high-performance gas turbine engines; or with engine OEMs or aerospace suppliers.
- Experience with engine controls or propulsion/flight-control integration; familiarity with GFSSP, REFPROP, ANSYS, FEA, CFD, Siemens NX, or Teamcenter; or relevant rocket propulsion background.
Pay
USD 146,000–219,000 per year — base salary
Tools
Python, GFSSP, REFPROP, ANSYS, FEA, CFD, Siemens NX, Teamcenter
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