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Staff Technical Program Manager, Propulsion (R4727)

Shield AI · Seattle, Washington

CHECKED 7H AGO

Defenseonsitestaff$180k–$280k
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At a glance

Highlights

  • Drive execution across X-BAT propulsion team from development to flight.
  • Coordinate engine hardware, fuel and fluid systems and test campaigns.
  • Partner with suppliers to align propulsion work with vehicle milestones.

Ideal candidate

Engineering-minded program leader who thrives uniting teams, clearing obstacles, and staying hands-on to deliver complex propulsion hardware on schedule.

Requirements

  • Experienced Propulsion Technical Program Manager
  • Engineering background
  • Ability to understand technical challenges and manage cross-functional coordination

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
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