shieldai
Senior Propulsion Design Engineer (R4642)
At a Glance
- Location
- Dallas, Texas, United States
- Work Regime
- onsite
- Employment
- Full Time Employee
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Compensation
- USD 113948-170922 per-year-salary
- Department
- Aircraft Division
- Posted
- 2026-03-16T14:27:03.003000+00:00
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Domain Knowledge
- Aerospace
- Automation
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
Benefits & Perks
d above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
5+ years of experience in aerospace hardware design, preferably supporting propulsion systems.
Proficiency in CAD modeling and drawing creation (NX preferred) with sound application of GD&T.
Experience working directly with production, technicians, and machine shops to resolve real-world build issues.
Understanding of design for manufacturing, including machining limitations, tolerance stack-ups, and assembly workflows.
Some hands-on experience developing assembly guidance and supporting hardware builds and test integration.
Responsibilities
Own the design and release of propulsion hardware supporting the engine, fuel, oil, and bleed air systems.
Develop and maintain CAD models, drawings, and assemblies using Siemens NX with proper GD&T.
Translate propulsion architecture and requirements into hardware that is manufacturable, testable, and robust in flight.
Work directly with the machine shop, production, and technicians to support builds, resolve non-conformances, and drive iterative improvements.
Support test campaigns by providing hardware design support, instrumentation accommodation, and rapid iteration based on test findings.
Apply engineering judgment and analysis (e.g., hand calcs, ANSYS, FEA, GFSSP, REFPROP) to support sizing, load cases, and design validation.
About the Company
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
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