Shield AI
Staff Technical Program Manager, Propulsion (R4727)
Seattle, Washington · Staff · Full-time · Posted Sep 3, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years in technical program management or engineering leadership in aerospace or complex hardware development environments.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. Citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements; ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.
About the job
Drives execution of X-BAT propulsion development by coordinating engineering, testing, suppliers, and aircraft integration against program schedules and milestones.
What you'll do
- Plan propulsion development activities and align schedules with vehicle milestones and flight-readiness objectives.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, suppliers, technical reviews, test campaigns, risks, and mitigation plans.
- Communicate program status, risks, and actions to leadership and stakeholders.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in technical program management or engineering leadership in aerospace or complex hardware development environments.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional engineering teams and understanding engineering development cycles, hardware testing, and system integration.
- Experience managing schedules, technical risks, program execution, and suppliers; U.S. Citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements.
Nice to have
- Direct experience with propulsion, fluid systems, or aerospace hardware; test-driven development, hardware integration, or flight testing.
- UAV, tactical aircraft, or propulsion development experience; familiarity with JIRA, Smartsheet, or similar tools; M.S. in engineering is a plus.
Tools
JIRA, Smartsheet
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