Engineer II Propulsion Engine Performance
Shield AI is a U.S. defense-technology company developing AI-powered autonomy software and autonomous aircraft for military and allied operations.
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About Shield AI
Shield AI builds Hivemind, an end-to-end AI-pilot and mission-autonomy software platform for resilient operations in GPS- and communications-denied environments, alongside aircraft and simulation products including V-BAT, X-BAT, and Aechelon.
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Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will own engine calibration and performance for reciprocating engines powering the V-BAT platform. You will define test plans, tune ECUs, analyze engine performance, and troubleshoot testing issues from bench through flight test. You will maintain calibration documentation, validate performance against requirements, support propulsion models, and represent engine performance in cross-functional technical reviews.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- 2-3 years of mechanical or aerospace engineering experience focused on engine performance or calibration
- Hands-on experience with reciprocating piston engines
- Experience with electronically controlled fuel injectors and fuel injection systems
- Experience with ECU configuration and engine calibration
- Ability to analyze engine torque, power, and fuel-consumption data
- U.S. citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements
Responsibilities
- Define engine test plans, calibration methodology, and acceptance criteria across dynamometer, bench, and flight-test campaigns
- Configure and tune ECUs, including fuel mapping, ignition timing, and injector phasing
- Analyze torque, power, and fuel-consumption results and drive corrective actions
- Lead troubleshooting and root-cause investigations for engine testing
- Reduce and interpret test and flight data to validate performance against requirements
- Represent engine calibration and performance in design reviews and technical readiness checkpoints
- Develop calibration documentation, procedures, and performance reporting
- Refine propulsion-system and vehicle performance models through test campaigns and data review
Benefits
- Bonus
- Equity