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Shield AI

Senior Propulsion Test Engineer (R4639)

Seattle, WA · On-site · Senior

Discipline
Aerospace
Industry
Defense
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X-BAT Division

Senior Propulsion Test Engineer to lead propulsion test campaigns for the X-BAT UAV platform, owning test architecture through data-driven evaluation and flight-readiness decisions in a cross-functional environment.

Required

  • propulsion test campaign planning
  • test stand design
  • data analysis
  • flight readiness decisions
  • cross-functional collaboration
  • hands-on test execution
  • de-risk integration

Preferred

  • experience with UAV propulsion systems
  • turbofan propulsion
  • test architecture
  • engine and subsystem performance characterization

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 Senior Propulsion Test Engineer to lead the planning and execution of propulsion test campaigns for the X-BAT platform. This role is responsible for end-to-end ownership of propulsion test activities—from test architecture and test stand design through execution, data analysis, and iteration - supporting a low-bypass turbofan-powered Group 5 UAV.
You will serve as the focal point for propulsion testing, ensuring test results accurately characterize engine and subsystem performance, de-risk integration, and inform flight readiness decisions. This role is hands-on, data-driven, and highly cross-functional - requiring close collaboration with propulsion engineers, design engineers, technicians, controls, airframe, and flight test teams.

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