Introduction to Shield AI

Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Shield AI is a fast growing, venture-backed defense-technology company built around a team of proven executives, distinguished warfighters, and world-class AI engineers. Since 2018, Shield AI’s products and people have supported operations around the world with the US Department of Defense and our allies.

Our Propulsion team is seeking a talented engineer, lead, or manager to provide technical oversight of the external propulsion development suppliers in order to support the development and testing of propulsion technologies.

What you'll do:

• Lead the development and execution of propulsion system test plans including fuel system, propulsion performance characterization, reliability/maintainability testing, aerodynamic performance characterization, thermal management, and acoustic performance.
• Lead design and analysis activities related to propulsion system improvements.
• Oversee the development of in-house propulsion test facilities.
• Produce technical reports to capture and communicate the findings of the propulsion system testing and analysis.
• Oversee the development and release of detailed design documents including CAD models, 2D drawings, assembly instructions, acceptance test plans and other design artifacts.
• Use data and analysis to set acceptance criteria for production and engineering propulsion hardware testing.

Projects you might work on:

• V-BAT propulsion system development.

Required qualifications:

• Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience.
• Has a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others
• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments. Will supervise the activities of others.

Preferred qualifications:

• Masters or PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Propulsion/Combustion focus)
• Leadership/Management Training

$144,023 - $195,647 a year

Salary Range: Base + Bonus + Benefits + Equity (if applicable)

Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. Information on the benefits offered is here. All offers are contingent on a cleared background check.

If you're interested in being part of our team, apply now!

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

To conform to U.S. Government regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.