Principal Propulsion Engineer (R6453)

The role

This job is to design propulsion components and subsystems from concept through production release. The work includes CAD models and drawings, design standards, and support for builds and design reviews.

What you will do

• Own the design of propulsion components and subsystems from concept through production release
• Develop and maintain CAD models, detailed drawings and assemblies in Siemens NX with GD&T
• Write and enforce propulsion design standards
• Work with the machine shop, production team and technicians to support builds and resolve non-conformances
• Develop work instructions, assembly guidance and design documentation
• Ensure designs are practical, manufacturable and cost-effective
• Apply engineering analysis such as hand calculations, GFSSP, ANSYS, FEA and REFPROP
• Support configuration management, BOM control and change processes in Teamcenter or equivalent PLM
• Take part in design reviews, interface control working groups and root cause investigations

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 7+ years of mechanical design experience for aerospace
• Expert-level CAD modeling and drawing creation (NX preferred) and GD&T
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with production, machine shop personnel and technicians
• Familiarity with design for manufacturing, including machining, surface modeling, stack-up analysis and fabrication limits
• Hands-on experience with assembly work instructions, troubleshooting build issues and hardware-driven design changes
• Experience with configuration management, PLM systems (Teamcenter) and BOM structure
• U.S. citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Nice to have

• Direct propulsion hardware experience
• Experience with GFSSP, REFPROP, ANSYS, FEA or other mechanical and thermal analysis tools
• Ability to write Python scripts for design automation, data analysis or simulation support
• Proficiency in interface control and tolerance stack-up analysis for complex assemblies
• Knowledge of fastening methods and joint design for high-vibration aerospace environments
• Familiarity with high-temperature materials and design for thermally stressed components
• Prior experience designing hardware for internal combustion, turbine or rocket propulsion systems
• M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline

Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits
• Equity
• Temporary benefits package for temporary employees (applies after 60 days of employment)

Before you apply

• U.S. citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check

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.