# Propulsion Test Engineer (R4380)

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/e561a508-df0d-437a-bab1-4b42a63bff72

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Wichita Metro Area
- Salary: 150000 – 230000 USD per year

## Summary

Shield AI is looking for a seasoned propulsion engineer to lead testing strategy and execution for X-BAT, an autonomous vertical-takeoff jet aircraft. This role suits someone with deep jet engine test experience who wants to drive innovation in autonomous aviation through hands-on technical leadership.

_Our summary, not Shield AI's wording._

## Required

- Deep expertise in jet propulsion testing
- Developmental flight test operations experience
- Mission control room operations experience
- High-energy ground testing experience
- Technical leadership across propulsion programs

Apply on Shield AI's site: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/c3e09d7f-cbd3-4e25-b1eb-cbb6e06d8459/apply