Senior Propulsion Test Engineer (R4639) is open at Shield AI in Seattle, Washington. The posting gives no salary; similar roles in the United States advertise a median of $193K. Posted on Oct 30, 2026, and still on Shield AI’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
We are seeking a Senior Propulsion Test Engineer to lead the planning and execution of propulsion test campaigns for the X-BAT platform. This role is responsible for end-to-end ownership of propulsion test activities—from test architecture and test stand design through execution, data analysis, and iteration - supporting a low-bypass turbofan-powered Group 5 UAV. You will serve as the focal point for propulsion…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on Shield AI’s careers page.
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