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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 86 days Shieldai's roles stay open a median of 86 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Shieldai's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Shieldai
- high 462 stale, 23 reposted of 462 open
- Hiring momentum
- 615 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-29
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Shieldai's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Shieldai.
About this role
The Senior Propulsion Test Engineer will lead the planning and execution of propulsion test campaigns for the X-BAT platform, focusing on a low-bypass turbofan-powered UAV. This role involves end-to-end ownership of propulsion test activities, including test architecture, execution, data analysis, and collaboration with various engineering teams to ensure accurate characterization of engine performance and flight readiness.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Shieldai as an employer.
What you need
- Experience in propulsion testing and test campaign execution
- Strong data analysis skills
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineers and technicians
- Hands-on experience with test architecture and design
What you get
- Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
- Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Worth weighing
- No specific salary range provided
- Role requires close collaboration with multiple teams, which may imply a fast-paced environment
- All offers contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check
Summarised from Shieldai's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Shieldai on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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