Senior Propulsion Engineer, Fleet Support

Role Overview

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer to serve as the propulsion SME for the V-BAT Fleet Support team. In this role, you will be the customer-facing engineering lead for escalated propulsion issues across the fielded fleet.

What You Will Do

Diagnose and resolve engine performance issues, troubleshoot engine mechanical and hardware issues, investigate fuel and oil system issues, and analyze flight data to identify failure modes and define corrective actions.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role is ideal for an engineer who combines strong propulsion fundamentals with practical field troubleshooting experience and a customer-first mindset.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline
• 6+ years of experience in aircraft, rotorcraft, unmanned aircraft system, or propulsion engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with engine systems, fuel systems, oil systems, thermal behavior, vibration, and mechanical root-cause analysis
• Experience troubleshooting fielded hardware and working from ambiguous or incomplete failure reports
• Ability to analyze technical data from flight, test, maintenance, and inspection activities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in cross-functional and customer-facing environments

Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits
• Equity