Propulsion Engineering Technician (R6045)

Shield; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI seeks a Propulsion Engineering Technician to join our advanced propulsion engineering team. You will design, fabricate, and maintain test fixtures and setups, develop and run test plans, and work hands-on with propulsion hardware and avionics.

You will be involved in testing and qualifying prototype designs, first-article units, and hot-fire engine tests. Success requires accountability, precision, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Design, fabricate, and maintain test fixtures and setups.
• Develop and run test plans for propulsion systems.
• Test and qualify prototype designs, first-article units, and hot-fire engines.
• Collaborate across disciplines with accountability and precision.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute test procedures for systems never tested before.
• Work hands-on with propulsion hardware and avionics.
• Involve in testing and qualifying prototype designs and hot-fire engine tests.

Skills

Test planning

Propulsion hardware

Cross-functional

Attention to detail

Job description

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-BATaircraft, 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.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Propulsion Engineering Technician to join our advanced propulsion engineering team. You will be part of a small, high-performance group responsible for designing, building, and executing propulsion system tests that push the limits of autonomous aircraft capability. This role demands initiative, technical rigor, and the ability to define and execute test procedures for systems that have never been tested before.

You will design, fabricate, and maintain test fixtures and setups, develop and run test plans, and work hands-on with cutting-edge propulsion hardware and avionics. You will be involved in testing and qualifying prototype designs, first-article units, and hot-fire engine testing. Success in this role requires accountability, precision, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.