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Senior Engineer, Flight Sciences - Ranger (R6525)

Shield AI13 Nov 2026
fulltimeonsite$141,000–$211,000 USD per year
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Listed location: Seattle, Washington

Work arrangement: onsite. A remote label does not confirm worldwide eligibility or visa sponsorship.

Stated pay: $141,000–$211,000 USD per year, as published by the employer.

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Job Description:

As a Senior Flight Sciences Engineer focused on aeropropulsion, you will work across disciplines to enable the design, build, test, and flight of high performance unmanned aircraft. The Flight Sciences team encompasses aerodynamics, aircraft performance, aeropropulsion, stability and control, aerodynamic modeling, wind tunnel testing, and flight testing. Within this team, you will focus on how the propulsion system and airframe work together, including inlet and exhaust design, installed propulsion performance, and propulsion airframe integration.

This role is perfect for an engineer with a solid foundation in aerodynamics, propulsion, or flight sciences who is eager to grow, own challenging projects, and see their work move rapidly from concept to flight. If you thrive in fast paced environments, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to help build the future of autonomous aviation, we want to hear from you.

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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
 
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
 
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
 
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 

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Posted13 Nov 2026
Typefulltime
LevelSenior
LocationSeattle, Washington
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