Manager, Propulsion (Systems & Components) (R5087) is open at Shield AI in Seattle, Washington. Posted on Oct 14, 2026, and still on Shield AI’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
We are seeking a Manager of Propulsion to lead propulsion subsystem and component development for the X-BAT vehicle, powered by a fighter-class, afterburning jet engine. This role oversees the development of flight-critical propulsion hardware including valves, ducting, secondary structures, thermal systems, bleed air systems, oil systems, and integrated mechanical components operating in challenging thermal…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on Shield AI’s careers page.
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