# Manager, Propulsion (Fuel System) (R5088)

Hiring organization: [Shield AI](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/shield-ai)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/8b7046cf-f082-49ed-86f5-a873db205c04

Listed on Shield AI's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Manager
- Location: Seattle, WA
- Salary: 190000 – 290000 USD per year

## Summary

Shield AI seeks a propulsion manager to oversee fuel system development and integration for their X-BAT fighter-class jet aircraft, including architecture, testing, and operations across demanding thermal and flight conditions. This role suits experienced engineers or program managers with expertise in flight-critical fluid systems who can lead technical teams and coordinate across multiple disciplines.

_Our summary, not Shield AI's wording._

## Skills named

Systems Integration, Thermal Management

## Required

- Lead fuel system development and integration for fighter-class jet aircraft
- Deep technical understanding of flight-critical fuel systems
- Strong execution leadership of engineers and technicians
- Coordination across propulsion, flight test, manufacturing, and vehicle integration teams
- Experience with fuel tanks, fuel delivery, venting, pressurization, and level sensing systems

Apply on Shield AI's site: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/4eace932-a330-48ea-af58-8b4d6cbed953/apply