Shield AI
Propulsion Test Engineer (R4380)
Wichita Metro Area · On-site · Senior
- Discipline
- Aerospace
- Industry
- Defense
Spec sheet
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X-BAT Division
Propulsion Test Engineer to lead propulsion test planning and execution for X-BAT autonomous VTOL jet aircraft, with emphasis on propulsion testing, flight-test operations, and data-driven development in a fast-paced defense-tech environment.
Required
- jet propulsion testing
- developmental flight test operations
- mission control room operations
- high-energy ground testing
- test planning and execution
- propulsion test campaigns
- data collection and analysis
- safety and risk assessment
Preferred
- instrumentation
- flight test operations
- test data analysis
- leadership/technical lead experience
- autonomous aircraft testing
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:
Shield AI is seeking a highly experienced Propulsion Test Engineer to lead propulsion test planning and execution for X-BAT, the world’s first autonomous VTOL jet aircraft. In this role, you will shape the propulsion test strategy, direct complex engine and hover test campaigns, and provide technical leadership across the program to ensure safe and rapid development of a next-generation autonomous aircraft.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in jet propulsion testing, developmental flight test operations, to include mission control room operations, and high-energy ground testing. You will work closely with propulsion engineers, flight test teams, autonomy developers, instrumentation specialists, and safety organizations to define test objectives, assess risk, and deliver the data required to advance the aircraft through its test envelope.
This is a high-impact role for a technical leader who thrives in fast-paced, experimental environments and who wants to help define the future of autonomous aviation.
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