Propulsion Test Engineer for Autonomous Aircraft

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 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.