Shield AI · Seattle, Washington
Skills: Python
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 https://shield.ai/. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/shield-ai, X https://x.com/shieldaitech, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shieldai, and YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ShieldAI. 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. What you will do in this role: - - Own the propulsion test program from requirements through execution, data review, and test-to-flight handoff. - Architect, design, analyze, and build test stands and fixtures for engine, fuel, oil, bleed air, and TVC-related testing. - Define and implement instrumentation plans, DAQ architecture, calibration methods, and test procedures. - Lead ground test campaigns, including performance mapping, transient response, and edge-of-envelope testing. - Analyze test data to validate performance, identify…
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