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Manager, Propulsion (Engine) (R5086)

Shield AI · Seattle, Washington
Closed$190K - $290K

Manager, Propulsion (Engine) (R5086) at Shield AI in Seattle, Washington is closed. It closed on Nov 13, 2026 and it no longer takes applications.

About the role

We are seeking a Manager of Propulsion to lead the development and execution of engine and thrust vector control (TVC) systems for the X-BAT vehicle, powered by a fighter-class, afterburning jet engine. This role leads a team of propulsion engineers and technicians responsible for developing, integrating, testing, and operating flight-critical propulsion hardware from concept through flight and operational…

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