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Senior Propulsion Design Engineer (R4160) (X-BAT)

Shield AI
Pay
Competitive
Shift
Standard
Type
Full Time
Posted Mar 7, 2026

About This Role

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: Shield AI is seeking a Senior Propulsion Design Engineer to design and deliver hardware supporting the propulsion system of a low-bypass turbofan-powered UAV. You’ll work across the engine, fuel, oil, and bleed air systems—helping transform conceptual propulsion architecture into testable, manufacturable, and flight-ready hardware.   This is a hands-on, high-ownership role for an engineer who thrives on building complex systems in a fast-paced environment. You’ll collaborate across disciplines to ensure performance, reliability, and manufacturability of next-generation aircraft propulsion systems.

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Builds autonomous systems for defense including AI-powered drones and aircraft.

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