Shield AI
Staff Engineer, Propulsion (R5899)
$175K–$263K
Seattle, Washington · On-site · Staff · Full-time · Posted Sep 14, 2026
- 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 hardware and engine performance for an autonomous aircraft, from requirements and procurement through integration, testing, flight, and operational support.
What you'll do
- Lead propulsion hardware and engine integration, supplier engagements, and technical design reviews.
- Plan and execute propulsion tests; analyze ground and flight data to validate performance and resolve anomalies.
- Lead failure investigations and corrective actions, collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, test, and flight teams.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 7+ years of aerospace propulsion development, integration, test, or flight operations experience, 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 high-performance gas turbine engines, engine OEMs or suppliers, or engine controls and propulsion/flight-control integration.
- Familiarity with GFSSP, REFPROP, ANSYS, FEA, CFD, Siemens NX, or Teamcenter; or transferable rocket propulsion experience.
Pay
USD 175,000–263,000 per-year-salary; base salary
Tools
Python, GFSSP, REFPROP, ANSYS, FEA, CFD, Siemens NX, Teamcenter
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