Senior Propulsion Engineer (R4644)

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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 Engineer to serve as the Responsible Engineer (RE) for a propulsion subsystem on the X-BAT platform, a next-generation UAV powered by a low-bypass turbofan engine. This role demands cradle-to-grave ownership of assigned propulsion hardware - from requirements and architecture through design, build, test, flight, performance validation, and operational support. You will serve as the focal point for all technical matters related to your assigned subsystem—whether engine modules, fuel delivery, oil systems, bleed air, valves, or actuation - ensuring it delivers the required performance, integrates cleanly with the engine and vehicle, and supports the full range of operational demands. This role is hands-on, analysis-driven, and highly cross-functional—requiring collaboration with design, fluids, controls, airframe, manufacturing, flight test, and mission teams.