Senior Engineer, Propulsion Design - Ranger (R6346)

The role

This senior engineer will own the design and release of propulsion hardware for the engine, fuel, oil and bleed air systems. The role includes CAD modeling in Siemens NX, support for builds and test campaigns, and work with machine shops and technicians.

What you will do

• Own the design and release of propulsion hardware for engine, fuel, oil and bleed air systems.
• Develop and maintain CAD models, drawings and assemblies in Siemens NX with proper GD&T.
• Translate propulsion architecture and requirements into hardware that is manufacturable, testable and robust in flight.
• Work with the machine shop, production and technicians to support builds, resolve non-conformances and drive improvements.
• Support test campaigns with hardware design support, instrumentation accommodation and rapid iteration.
• Apply engineering analysis (hand calcs, ANSYS, FEA, GFSSP, REFPROP) for sizing, load cases and validation.
• Support configuration management, BOM control and change processes using Teamcenter or equivalent PLM.
• Participate in design reviews, interface control efforts and root cause investigations for propulsion hardware.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace hardware design, preferably supporting propulsion systems.
• Proficiency in CAD modeling and drawing creation, NX preferred, with sound application of GD&T.
• Experience working directly with production, technicians and machine shops to resolve real-world build issues.
• Understanding of design for manufacturing, including machining limitations, tolerance stack-ups and assembly workflows.
• Some hands-on experience developing assembly guidance and supporting hardware builds and test integration.
• US citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements.

Nice to have

• Experience with jet propulsion systems on UAVs or tactical aircraft.
• Familiarity with GFSSP, REFPROP, ANSYS or FEA for design trade studies and validation.
• Ability to write Python scripts for design automation, analysis or data processing.
• Experience with interface control, fastener selection for high-vibration environments and high-temperature materials.
• Experience designing hardware in test-driven development environments with rapid iteration cycles.
• M.S. in Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline.

Benefits

• Bonus for full-time regular employees.
• Benefits for full-time regular employees.
• Equity for full-time regular employees.
• Temporary benefits package, applicable after 60 days of employment, for temporary employees.

Before you apply

• US citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements.
• All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
• Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that builds intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies.