Propulsion Engineer — Lead Engine Design
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Shield AI in Seattle is seeking a Staff Propulsion Engineer to lead design, integration, and fielding of next‑gen autonomous aircraft propulsion. You will own propulsion hardware from requirements through testing, flight, and operations, interfacing with suppliers and internal teams.
The role demands deep thermodynamics, gas turbine understanding, hands-on testing, and data analysis, with an emphasis on rapid, verifiable results and collaboration across engineering disciplines. U.S.
This is a great opportunity to take on the Staff Propulsion Engineer — Lead Engine Design & Flight role at Shield AI.
If your experience matches this role, we encourage you to apply.
All applications are reviewed carefully by our team.
The position is based in Seattle, WA, United States.
This opportunity is part of our work in IT & Technology, Engineering.
The advertised compensation is 175..
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