Senior Propulsion Test Engineer (R4640)
Shield AI · Dallas, TX · X-BAT Division
About this role
Shield AI is hiring a senior-level QA Engineer in the software engineering function based in Dallas, TX. The posting calls out experience with Python, Testing, Data Analytics and roughly 5+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $113,948–$170,922 per-year-salary.
- Role
- QA Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Department
- X-BAT Division
- Posted
- Mar 16, 2026
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Job description
from Shield AI careersWe are seeking a Senior Propulsion Test Engineer to lead the planning and execution of propulsion test campaigns for the X-BAT platform. This role is responsible for end-to-end ownership of propulsion test activities—from test architecture and test stand design through execution, data analysis, and iteration - supporting a low-bypass turbofan-powered Group 5 UAV.
You will serve as the focal point for propulsion testing, ensuring test results accurately characterize engine and subsystem performance, de-risk integration, and inform flight readiness decisions. This role is hands-on, data-driven, and highly cross-functional - requiring close collaboration with propulsion engineers, design engineers, technicians, controls, airframe, and flight test teams.
What you will do in this role:
- Own the propulsion test program from requirements through execution, data review, and test-to-flight handoff.