Senior Engineer, Propulsion Design - Ranger (R6346)

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.

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What you'll do

Own the design and release of propulsion hardware supporting the engine, fuel, oil, and bleed air systems. Develop and maintain CAD models, drawings, and assemblies using Siemens NX with proper GD&T. Translate propulsion architecture and requirements into hardware that is manufacturable, testable, and robust in flight.

Work directly with the machine shop, production, and technicians to support builds, resolve non-conformances, and drive iterative improvements. Support test campaigns by providing hardware design support, instrumentation accommodation, and rapid iteration based on test findings. Apply engineering judgment and analysis (e.g., hand calcs, ANSYS, FEA, GFSSP, REFPROP) to support sizing, load cases, and design validation.

Support configuration management, BOM control, and change processes using Teamcenter or equivalent PLM. Participate in design reviews, interface control efforts, and root cause investigations related to propulsion hardware. Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.