Propulsion Systems & Components Manager – High-Temp Aerospace

Shield AI; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI, based in Dallas, Texas, is seeking a Manager of Propulsion to lead the development of critical propulsion subsystems for the X-BAT vehicle powered by advanced jet engine technology. This role manages a multidisciplinary team of engineers and requires strong leadership and technical expertise in aerospace propulsion.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and 7-10 years of related engineering experience, overseeing projects, and ensuring high performance under demanding conditions.

A competitive salary between $150,000 and $230,000 is offered, along with bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in aerospace propulsion or hardware development.
• Experience leading engineering teams or subsystem development.
• Hands-on experience supporting development hardware.

Responsibilities

• Lead propulsion subsystem and component development activities.
• Mentor propulsion REs responsible for hardware design and integration.
• Drive component-level architecture and integration decisions.

Skills

Aerospace propulsion

Fluid systems

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

ANSYS

FEA

Job description

Shield AI, based in Dallas, Texas, is seeking a Manager of Propulsion to lead the development of critical propulsion subsystems for the X-BAT vehicle powered by advanced jet engine technology. This role manages a multidisciplinary team of engineers and requires strong leadership and technical expertise in aerospace propulsion.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and 7-10 years of related engineering experience, overseeing projects, and ensuring high performance under demanding conditions.

A competitive salary between $150,000 and $230,000 is offered, along with bonuses and benefits.