Propulsion Calibration Engineer — Recip Engine Performance

Shield; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Propulsion Performance Engineer to own engine calibration and performance for reciprocating engines powering the V-BAT platform. You will be the technical owner for calibration strategy, driving test plans, ECU tuning, and performance analysis from bench through flight test.

Candidates should have deep hands-on experience with reciprocating engines and be able to own calibration decisions with minimal oversight, working with engine hardware and test stands under senior

Qualifications

• Deep hands-on experience with reciprocating engines (four-stroke or two-stroke).
• Ability to own calibration decisions with minimal oversight.
• Experience with engine test stands and fuel systems.

Responsibilities

• Own engine calibration and performance strategy for V-BAT platform.
• Drive test plans, ECU tuning, and performance analysis from bench to flight test.
• Collaborate with senior propulsion engineers to optimize torque, power, speed, and fuel efficiency.

Skills

Engine calibration

ECU tuning

Performance analysis

Test planning

Hands-on engine work

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Propulsion Performance Engineer to own engine calibration and performance for reciprocating engines powering the V-BAT platform. You will be the technical owner for calibration strategy, driving test plans, ECU tuning, and performance analysis from bench through flight test.

Candidates should have deep hands-on experience with reciprocating engines and be able to own calibration decisions with minimal oversight, working with engine hardware and test stands under senior