Manager, Propulsion (Systems & Components) (R5087)
Shield AI · Seattle, Washington
CHECKED 7H AGO
Defenseonsitemanager$190k–$290k
At a glance
Highlights
- Lead propulsion subsystem development for X-BAT fighter-class jet vehicle.
- Own flight-critical hardware like valves, ducting, and thermal systems.
- Drive cradle-to-grave development with airframe and flight test teams.
Ideal candidate
A hands-on propulsion leader who thrives owning flight-critical hardware end to end and mentoring multidisciplinary engineers through demanding thermal and vibration challenges.
Lab profile
About Shield AI
Venture-backed defense-tech company building intelligent autonomy systems to protect service members and civilians.
What they build
- Hivemind autonomy software
- V-BAT aircraft
- X-BAT aircraft
Known for
- AI autonomy
- Unmanned aircraft engineering
- Aerodynamics and aerostructures
- Simulation and synthetic reality
Key facts
- Venture-backed
- Offices across U.S., Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific