Senior Propulsion Engineer

8 Minutes ago • 5 Years + • Software Development & Engineering • $114,989 PA - $172,483 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer to serve as the Responsible Engineer (RE) for a low-bypass turbofan engine powering their next-generation UAV platform. This role involves full lifecycle ownership, from architecture and integration to test, flight, performance validation, and operational support. The engineer will be the technical focal point for the engine, ensuring performance, clean integration, and operational support. It is a hands-on, analysis-driven, and highly cross-functional role, requiring collaboration with various teams.
Must have:
  • Own the engine from concept through flight as the RE, responsible for technical decisions and integration.
  • Define engine requirements, interfaces, and performance objectives.
  • Lead ground and flight test activities, including instrumentation, data acquisition, and performance validation.
  • Analyze engine data across flight regimes and identify issues or margin gaps.
  • Coordinate with system teams to align engine performance with vehicle needs and mission objectives.
  • Lead root cause investigations and implement design/test corrections.
  • Support development of engine control logic and transient tuning strategies.
  • Represent the engine in technical reviews, customer interactions, and readiness assessments.
Good to have:
  • Experience with low-bypass turbofan engines on UAVs or tactical platforms.
  • Familiarity with GFSSP, REFPROP, ANSYS, or FEA.
  • Experience with engine control development or feedback tuning.
  • Background in rocket engines is a plus.
  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Benefits
  • Equity
  • Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Job Details

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer to serve as the Responsible Engineer (RE) for a low-bypass turbofan engine that will power our next-generation UAV platform. This role demands full lifecycle ownership of the engine from architecture and integration through test, flight, performance validation, and operational support.

You will serve as the focal point for all technical matters related to the engine, ensuring it delivers the required performance, integrates cleanly with the vehicle, and supports the full range of operational demands. This role is hands-on, analysis-driven, and highly cross-functional—requiring collaboration with design, controls, airframe, flight test, and mission teams.

What you will do in this role:

  • Own the engine from concept through flight as the RE, responsible for technical decisions and integration.
  • Define engine requirements, interfaces, and performance objectives.
  • Lead ground and flight test activities, including instrumentation, data acquisition, and performance validation.
  • Analyze engine data across flight regimes and identify issues or margin gaps.
  • Coordinate with system teams to align engine performance with vehicle needs and mission objectives.
  • Lead root cause investigations and implement design/test corrections.
  • Support development of engine control logic and transient tuning strategies.
  • Represent the engine in technical reviews, customer interactions, and readiness assessments.

Required qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in jet engine development, integration, and test.
  • Demonstrated ownership of hardware through test and flight operations.
  • Strong fundamentals in engine performance, thrust modeling, operability, and transient behavior.
  • Proficiency in Python for performance analysis and data modeling.
  • Experience in test environments with instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
  • U.S. Citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience with low-bypass turbofan engines on UAVs or tactical platforms.
  • Familiarity with GFSSP, REFPROP, ANSYS, or FEA.
  • Experience with engine control development or feedback tuning.
  • Background in rocket engines is a plus.
  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

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