Senior Engineer, Propulsion Design - Ranger (R6346)

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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. What you'll do:: • Own the design and release of propulsion hardware supporting the engine, fuel, oil, and bleed air systems. • Develop and maintain CAD models, drawings, and assemblies using Siemens NX with proper GD&T. • Translate propulsion architecture and requirements into hardware that is manufacturable, testable, and robust in flight. • Work directly with the machine shop, production, and technicians to support builds, resolve non-conformances, and drive iterative improvements. • Support test campaigns by providing hardware design support, instrumentation accommodation, and rapid iteration based on test findings. • Apply engineering judgment and analysis (e.g.,…