Propulsion Test Engineer (R4380)

What this role involves

Shield AI is seeking a Propulsion Test Engineer to lead propulsion test planning and execution for the X-BAT autonomous VTOL jet aircraft. The role involves directing complex engine and hover test campaigns, providing technical leadership, and ensuring safe and rapid development. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in jet propulsion testing, developmental flight test operations, and high-energy ground testing.

Skills this posting asks for

• propulsion testing
• jet engines
• vtol systems
• unmanned aircraft
• developmental flight test
• engine controls
• fadec systems
• thrust measurement
• thermal analysis
• vibration analysis
• loads behavior
• test procedures
• hazard analyses
• instrumentation
• data analysis
• root cause investigation
• autonomy integration
• avionics
• mission control room operations
• high-energy ground testing

Requirements

• 8 years of experience
• Level: senior

From the employer’s posting

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 facilitie…