# Senior Propulsion Technician

**Company**: Shield AI
**Location**: Dallas
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $28 - $42 an hour
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Propulsion Technician to join our X-BAT Propulsion Engineering team, specializing in UAV propulsion systems. In this role, you will be responsible for the assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of low-bypass turbofan engines in both test cell environments and pre/post-flight operations.

Our team owns the engine from start to finish, requiring technicians with a high level of expertise, attention to detail, and a strong problem-solving mindset.

We are particularly looking for candidates with an A&P license, prior experience working with aircraft engines, and a background in aerospace companies or military aviation maintenance. If you are a self-starter, high-energy technician who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

### Responsibilities:

- Conduct engine assembly, disassembly, and integration for UAV propulsion systems.

- Perform pre-flight and post-flight inspections, ensuring all propulsion systems meet operational standards.

- Operate test cells for engine validation, tuning, and troubleshooting.

- Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and performance issues related to propulsion systems.

- Work closely with engineers and flight test teams to ensure system readiness.

- Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, inspections, and modifications.

- Follow strict safety protocols and standard operating procedures in handling high-performance UAV propulsion systems.

### Requirements:

- Minimum 3-5 years of experience working on aircraft engines (military or civilian).

- Prior experience at an aerospace company or military aviation unit.

- Strong troubleshooting skills with gas turbine, reciprocating, or hybrid propulsion systems.

- Ability to interpret technical manuals, schematics, and engineering documents.

- Comfortable working in high-energy, high-precision environments.

- Strong safety mindset, with meticulous attention to detail.

- U.S. Citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements.

### Preferences:

- Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License.

- Military background, particularly in jet propulsion, UAVs, or rotary-wing aircraft.

- Experience with unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) propulsion.

- Knowledge of fuel systems, ignition systems, and advanced propulsion technologies.

- Hands-on experience with engine dynamometers, test cells, or ground support equipment.

- FAA Powerplant or military equivalent engine qualifications.

- Ability to work independently, taking ownership of full-cycle propulsion system maintenance.

## Skills

### Required
- aircraft engines
- gas turbine
- reciprocating
- hybrid propulsion systems
- technical manuals
- schematics
- engineering documents
- UAV propulsion systems
- low-bypass turbofan engines
- test cell environments
- pre/post-flight operations

### Nice to have
- Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License
- military background
- unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) propulsion
- fuel systems
- ignition systems
- advanced propulsion technologies
- engine dynamometers
- test cells
- ground support equipment
- FAA Powerplant or military equivalent engine qualifications