- Shieldai
- Seattle, WA
- Full-Time
- 21 days ago
Staff Engineer, Propulsion (R5899).
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Staff Engineer, Propulsion (R5899): our view in 3 lines...
- The Role:This role is for a senior propulsion engineer supporting the development and fielding of an autonomous aircraft system.
- The Person:The person will own propulsion hardware from requirements through procurement, integration, build, test, flight, and operational support, while leading design reviews, supplier work, testing, data analysis, and failure investigations.
- Requirements:The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, plus 7+ years of experience in aerospace propulsion development and strong proficiency in Python or similar tools.
About the role
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and 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.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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