Manager, Propulsion (Test) (R5089)
Shield AI · Seattle, Washington
CHECKED 7H AGO
Defenseonsitemanager$190k–$290k
At a glance
Highlights
- Lead propulsion test development for X-BAT with fighter-class afterburning engine.
- Oversee test stands and facilities for engine, fuel, oil, bleed air, TVC.
- Mature propulsion hardware from development through operational readiness.
Ideal candidate
Hands-on technical leader who thrives in demanding test environments and enjoys leading engineers and technicians through complex propulsion challenges to field operational aircraft.
Requirements
- Strong technical leadership
- Operational awareness
- Hands-on involvement in testing activities
- Ability to rapidly solve complex technical problems in demanding test environments
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