Shield AI
Manager, Propulsion (Test) (R5089)
Seattle, Washington · On-site · Manager
- Discipline
- Aerospace
- Industry
- Defense
Spec sheet
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X-BAT Division
Manager of Propulsion to lead propulsion test development and execution for the X-BAT vehicle, overseeing test stands, engine testing, and flight-test support; manages a team of propulsion test engineers and technicians in a hands-on, high-demand test environment.
Required
- propulsion test development
- propulsion test stands
- engine testing
- subsystem validation
- flight test support
- leadership of propulsion test engineers and technicians
- hands-on involvement in testing activities
Preferred
- systems-level propulsion understanding
- experience with jet engines
- test infrastructure management
- team leadership in a test environment
Employer description
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
We are seeking a Manager of Propulsion to lead propulsion test development and execution for the X-BAT vehicle, powered by a fighter-class, afterburning jet engine. This role oversees propulsion test infrastructure, engine testing, subsystem validation, and flight test support activities required to mature propulsion hardware from development through operational readiness.
You will lead a team of propulsion test engineers and technicians responsible for designing, building, and operating propulsion test stands and facilities supporting engine, fuel, oil, bleed air, and TVC systems. This role requires strong technical leadership, operational awareness, hands-on involvement in testing activities, and the ability to rapidly solve complex technical problems in demanding test environments.
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