Shield AI
Senior Propulsion Technician (R4638)
Seattle, WA · On-site · Mid
- Discipline
- Aerospace
- Industry
- Defense
Spec sheet
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X-BAT Division
Senior Propulsion Technician for UAV propulsion systems. Responsible for assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of low-bypass turbofan engines in test cell and pre/post-flight operations; requires A&P license and aerospace/military aviation maintenance background.
Required
- A&P license
- experience with aircraft engines
- assembly and testing of propulsion systems
- troubleshooting and maintenance of turbofan engines
- hands-on aerospace environment
- experience in test cell environments
- military aviation maintenance background
Preferred
- experience with UAV propulsion
- previous work in defense/aerospace companies
- knowledge of low-bypass turbofan engines
- attention to detail
- problem-solving mindset
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 highly skilled Propulsion Technician to join our X-BAT Propulsion Engineering team, specializing in UAV propulsion systems. In this role, you will be responsible for the assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of low-bypass turbofan engines in both test cell environments and pre/post-flight operations. Our team owns the engine from start to finish, requiring technicians with a high level of expertise, attention to detail, and a strong problem-solving mindset.
We are particularly looking for candidates with an A&P license, prior experience working with aircraft engines, and a background in aerospace companies or military aviation maintenance. If you are a self-starter, high-energy technician who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.
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