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Senior Propulsion Test Engineer (R4640)

Shieldai · Seattle, Washington

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
65 days
Shieldai's roles stay open a median of 65 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Shieldai's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Shieldai
high
364 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
2026-10-08

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.

Our read on this posting2.0out of 5
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

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Listed by Shieldai on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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