Senior Propulsion Design Engineer

Shield AI
Dallas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 113,948 - 170,922 annuallyFunction: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)Experience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving"]

Senior Propulsion Design Engineer to lead the design, release, and integration of propulsion hardware for a next-generation UAV. The role spans engine, fuel, oil, and bleed air systems from layout through production release, test support, and flight operations, collaborating closely with machining, production, and airframe teams while applying CAD (NX) and GD&T, and engineering analysis tools.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
4 months ago

Senior Propulsion Design Engineer

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Job Summary

Senior Propulsion Design Engineer to lead the design, release, and integration of propulsion hardware for a next-generation UAV. The role spans engine, fuel, oil, and bleed air systems from layout through production release, test support, and flight operations, collaborating closely with machining, production, and airframe teams while applying CAD (NX) and GD&T, and engineering analysis tools.
Location: Dallas
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)

Key Responsibilities

  • •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.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 113,948 - 170,922 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:EquityAnnual Bonus

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Experience:5+ yearsAerospaceDefenseUnmanned aerial vehiclePropulsion
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solving
Tech Stack:Siemens NXGD&TANSYSFEAGFSSPREFPROPPythonTeamcenter

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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