Staff Technical Program Manager, Propulsion

Job overview

The Staff Technical Program Manager, Propulsion role is onsite in Seattle, WA, with compensation of $180,000–$280,000 per year. Shield AI develops intelligent systems intended to protect service members and civilians; this role supports its X-BAT propulsion team. The role coordinates propulsion development across engine hardware, fuel and fluid systems, testing, and aircraft integration. It helps align engineering work and suppliers with vehicle milestones, flight readiness objectives, schedules, and program goals.

What you'll do

• Plan propulsion development with engineers and Responsible Engineers
• coordinate work across engineering, design, fluids, controls, airframe, manufacturing, supply chain, and flight test
• track schedules, technical progress, risks, and mitigation
• coordinate suppliers
• communicate status and actions
• facilitate reviews and integration discussions
• coordinate test campaign resources, schedules, and deliverables.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff technical program manager

propulsion

x-bat

aerospace

hardware development

program management

seattle wa

shield ai

$180k–$280k/year

itar compliance

security clearance desired

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time regular employee package includes bonus, benefits, and equity
• the posting notes part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

Why this role

Supports propulsion development for Shield AI’s X-BAT aircraft and works across hardware, testing, and aircraft integration.

About the employer

Shield AI is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.