Senior Propulsion Test Lead for UAV Turbofan Systems

Shield; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Shield AI seeks a Senior Propulsion Test Engineer to lead planning and execution of propulsion test campaigns for the X-BAT platform. This role owns test architecture, stand design, data analysis, and flight readiness decisions, collaborating closely with propulsion, controls, and flight test teams.

The candidate will design test stands and instrumentation, run ground campaigns, analyze results, and drive corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of propulsion or engine testing experience in aerospace development.
• Hands-on experience with engine test cells, test stand design, instrumentation, and DAQ systems.
• Strong understanding of gas turbine engine performance, transients, and test methodologies.
• Proficiency in Python for data reduction and analysis workflows.
• Experience supporting flight test readiness and test-to-flight transitions.
• U.S. Citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements.
• Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.

Responsabilités

• Own propulsion test program from requirements to flight handoff.
• Architect, design and build test stands and fixtures for engine testing.
• Define instrumentation plans, DAQ architecture, calibration methods.
• Lead ground test campaigns, performance mapping, and edge-of-envelope testing.
• Analyze test data to validate performance and identify anomalies.
• Collaborate with propulsion REs and controls engineers to close risk against CONOPS.
• Drive root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Author test plans, reports, and readiness reviews.

Connaissances

Python

Data analysis

Test planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related

MS in Aerospace Engineering or related

Outils

DAQ systems

Instrumentation

ANSYS

FEA

Test stands

Description du poste

Shield AI seeks a Senior Propulsion Test Engineer to lead planning and execution of propulsion test campaigns for the X-BAT platform. This role owns test architecture, stand design, data analysis, and flight readiness decisions, collaborating closely with propulsion, controls, and flight test teams.

The candidate will design test stands and instrumentation, run ground campaigns, analyze results, and drive corrective actions.