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About the role
We are seeking a highly skilled Propulsion Design Engineer to serve as a senior technical contributor within our propulsion team. This role focuses on the design, release, and continual improvement of mechanical components and assemblies for internal combustion and jet propulsion systems on UAV platforms. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- 7+ years of experience in mechanical design for aerospace, with direct propulsion hardware experience preferred
- Expert-level proficiency in CAD modeling and drawing creation (NX preferred) and application of GD&T
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally with production, machine shop personnel, and technicians to solve real-time hardware issues
- Familiarity with design for manufacturing, including machining processes, surface modeling, stack-up analysis, and fabrication limitations
- Hands-on experience developing assembly work instructions, troubleshooting build issues, and implementing hardware-driven design changes
More about this role
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and YouTube .
We are seeking a highly skilled Propulsion Design Engineer to serve as a senior technical contributor within our propulsion team. This role focuses on the design, release, and continual improvement of mechanical components and assemblies for internal combustion and jet propulsion systems on UAV platforms.
As a design engineer, you’ll lead complex CAD efforts, enforce rigorous design standards, and collaborate directly with Responsible Engineers, technicians, machinists, and production teams to ensure our propulsion hardware is functional, manufacturable, and testable. You will be the cornerstone of configuration control, interface discipline, and...
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