# Senior Engineer, Propulsion Design - Ranger (R6346) at Shield AI

- Company: Shield AI
- What the company does: Autonomy for the world. Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://shield.ai
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $140K to $210K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-19
- Apply by: 2026-12-03
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/5c2164ed-0fd2-4b6d-a90c-23344ec3c89d?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-senior-engineer-propulsion-design-ranger-r6346/

## About the role

We are seeking a Senior Propulsion Design Engineer to support the development and delivery of propulsion hardware for the Ranger platform, a next-generation UAV. This role spans the full lifecycle of propulsion system components - from early layout and design through production release, test support, and flight operations. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- 5+ years of experience in aerospace hardware design, preferably supporting propulsion systems
- Proficiency in CAD modeling and drawing creation (NX preferred) with sound application of GD&T
- Experience working directly with production, technicians, and machine shops to resolve real-world build issues
- Understanding of design for manufacturing, including machining limitations, tolerance stack-ups, and assembly workflows
- Some hands-on experience developing assembly guidance and supporting hardware builds and test integration

Tags: X-BAT Engineering - Propulsion

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-senior-engineer-propulsion-design-ranger-r6346/