Shield AI
Staff Engineer, Propulsion (R5899)
Dallas, Texas · Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years of experience in aerospace propulsion development, integration, test, or flight operations, with demonstrated ownership of complex aerospace hardware.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.
About the job
Owns propulsion hardware and engine integration for an autonomous aircraft, from requirements and procurement through testing, flight, and operational support.
What you'll do
- Lead propulsion hardware execution, supplier engagements, design reviews, and vehicle integration.
- Plan and conduct propulsion testing; analyze ground and flight data to validate performance and resolve anomalies.
- Lead failure investigations and corrective actions, and mentor engineers and technicians.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, compressible flow, and gas turbine engine performance.
- Hands-on experience with propulsion hardware integration, instrumentation, testing, flight support, and technical failure investigations; proficiency in Python or similar tools for engineering analysis.
- 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.
- Familiarity with GFSSP, REFPROP, ANSYS, FEA, CFD, Siemens NX, or Teamcenter; an M.S. or Ph.D. is also preferred.
Tools
Python, GFSSP, REFPROP, ANSYS, FEA, CFD, Siemens NX, Teamcenter
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