Propulsion TPM for Aerospace Systems & Flight Readiness

Shield AI; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Shield AI in the Seattle area seeks an experienced Propulsion Technical Program Manager to drive execution across the propulsion team for UAV aircraft programs. You will partner with propulsion engineers, REs, and suppliers to align engine hardware, fuel, fluids, and testing with vehicle milestones and flight readiness.

The ideal candidate has an engineering background and excels at removing obstacles, coordinating cross-functional teams, and staying hands-on when needed to ensure schedule

Qualifications

• 7+ years in technical program management or engineering leadership in aerospace or complex hardware environments.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional engineering teams to deliver complex systems.
• Strong understanding of engineering development cycles, hardware testing, and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Partner with propulsion engineers and Responsible Engineers (REs) to plan and execute propulsion development activities across engine hardware, subsystems, and testing.
• Drive propulsion program schedules and ensure alignment with vehicle-level milestones and flight readiness objectives.
• Coordinate work across propulsion, design, fluids, controls, airframe, manufacturing, supply chain, and flight test teams.
• Track technical progress, identify risks, and drive mitigation plans to maintain schedule and performance targets.
• Manage propulsion-related suppliers and external partners, including schedule tracking, technical coordination, and delivery performance.
• Translate complex technical work into clear program status, risks, and actions for leadership and stakeholders.
• Facilitate technical reviews, program checkpoints, and cross-team integration discussions.
• Support propulsion test campaigns and development programs by coordinating resources, schedules, and deliverables.
• Drive accountability and measurable outcomes while maintaining strong collaboration with engineering teams.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Cross-functional leadership

Aerospace engineering

Supplier management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Aerospace/Mechanical/Systems Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Smartsheet

Job description

Shield AI in the Seattle area seeks an experienced Propulsion Technical Program Manager to drive execution across the propulsion team for UAV aircraft programs. You will partner with propulsion engineers, REs, and suppliers to align engine hardware, fuel, fluids, and testing with vehicle milestones and flight readiness.

The ideal candidate has an engineering background and excels at removing obstacles, coordinating cross-functional teams, and staying hands-on when needed to ensure schedule