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Propulsion Engineer II
| Company | Shield AI |
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| Location | Dallas, TX, USA |
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| Salary | $94300 – $141450 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level |
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Requirements
- You have a B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- 2+ year of hands-on experience in design and development of mechanical systems
- Basic CAD modeling experience.
- Familiarity with tolerance analysis, ANSI drawing standards, and common inspection tools and methods.
- Understanding of system architecture for aerospace applications.
- Exposure to various phases of product development, from concept through to production.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Experience with hardware testing, including supporting test plans and assisting in managing smaller projects.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong work ethic, collaborative team player, and able to maintain high standards while being respectful and considerate toward others.
- Demonstrated initiative to take ownership of tasks, contributing to the development process and striving for excellent results.
- Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced environment, navigate development cycles, and contribute to meeting project deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Support development, analysis, and testing of propulsion systems, engine components, and fuel systems for aircraft.
- Assist in developing system and subsystem requirements that support performance, reliability, and product goals.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including electrical, mechanical, software, and flight sciences, to support cross-functional projects.
- Assist in the preparation of verification and validation test plans for fuel systems, propulsion performance, reliability, aerodynamic performance, and environmental testing.
- Contribute to system architecture development, considering factors like weight, performance, and maintenance requirements.
- Help produce technical reports to document findings from propulsion system design and development activities.
- Assist with system, subsystem, and component trade studies, providing input on design decisions.
- Perform analysis using hand calculations, CAD tools, and FEA to support design reviews.
- Support test campaigns and collaborate with design, systems engineering, and external partners to ensure smooth testing and validation.
- Use data and analysis to help establish acceptance criteria for propulsion hardware testing.
- Identify and recommend improvements to hardware development processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and overall project success.
- Perform other duties as assigned, assisting senior engineers and project leads as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.
