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Contract Propulsion Controls Engineering Jobs in Kansas

Shield AI

Propulsion Test Engineer (R4380)

Wichita, KS

$150K - $230K/yr

Collaborate with Instrumentation Engineering to ensure data quality, test post process analysis ... Strong understanding of engine controls, FADEC systems, thrust measurement, thermal analysis, and ...

Stryten Energy

Senior Controls Engineer

Salina, KS · On-site

$92K - $121K/yr

... with engineering lean principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements, and ... S. in Controls Engineering, or related field, required.Minimum of three (5) years of experience in ...

STRYTEN ENERGY

Senior Controls Engineer

Salina, KS

$92K - $121K/yr

... with engineering lean principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements, and ... S. in Controls Engineering, or related field, required. Minimum of three (5) years of experience in ...

Stryten Energy

Senior Controls Engineer

Salina, KS

$92K - $121K/yr

... with engineering lean principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements, and ... S. in Controls Engineering, or related field, required.Minimum of three (5) years of experience in ...

Stryten Energy

Senior Controls Engineer

Salina, KS · On-site

$92K - $121K/yr

... with engineering lean principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements, and ... S. in Controls Engineering, or related field, required. Minimum of three (5) years of experience in ...

STRYTEN ENERGY

Senior Controls Engineer

Salina, KS · On-site

$92K - $121K/yr

... with engineering lean principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements, and ... S. in Controls Engineering, or related field, required. Minimum of three (5) years of experience in ...

Aquinas Consulting

Controls Automation Engineer

Lenexa, KS

$76K - $100K/yr

This CONTRACT hire job is available with one of our key customers in the healthcare/pharmaceutical ... Controls Automation Engineering job responsibilities * Maintain and troubleshoot PLC programs using ...

CSTECH Ai

Control Engineer

Kansas City, KS

$50 - $65/hr

Contract About the Role: We are seeking a highly experienced Control Engineer with a strong ... Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, or Mechanical Engineering (or related field preferred)

Jm

Senior Electrical/Controls Engineer

Mcpherson, KS · Hybrid

$121K - $181K/yr

Ability to perform power, electrical control systems engineering for all aspects of projects ... Ensure compliance with technical specifications and contracts for equipment and services for all ...

Argenta

Plant Automation Engineer

Shawnee, KS

We are the world's only combined contract research and contract development and manufacturing ... Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline

Argenta

Plant Automation Engineer

Shawnee, KS · On-site

$81K - $105K/yr

We are the world's only combined contract research and contract development and manufacturing ... Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline

Argenta

Plant Automation Engineer

Shawnee, KS · On-site

$81K - $105K/yr

We are the world's only combined contract research and contract development and manufacturing ... Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline

Argenta

Plant Automation Engineer

Shawnee, KS · On-site

$81K - $105K/yr

We are the worlds only combined contract research and contract development and manufacturing ... Bachelors degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline * Minimum ...

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Propulsion Test Engineer (R4380)

Shield AI

Wichita, KS

$150K - $230K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. 

Job Description:
Shield AI is seeking a highly experienced Propulsion Test Engineer to lead propulsion test planning and execution for X-BAT, the world's first autonomous VTOL jet aircraft. In this role, you will shape the propulsion test strategy, direct complex engine and hover test campaigns, and provide technical leadership across the program to ensure safe and rapid development of a next-generation autonomous aircraft. 
 
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in jet propulsion testing, developmental flight test operations, to include mission control room operations, and high-energy ground testing. You will work closely with propulsion engineers, flight test teams, autonomy developers, instrumentation specialists, and safety organizations to define test objectives, assess risk, and deliver the data required to advance the aircraft through its test envelope. 
 
This is a high-impact role for a technical leader who thrives in fast-paced, experimental environments and who wants to help define the future of autonomous aviation. 
What you'll do:
  • Support engine, hover, static, and integrated propulsion test campaigns for X-BAT including planning, execution, and post-test analysis. 
  • Advise on propulsion system readiness and define test objectives, test point development, build up approach, success criteria, and instrumentation requirements. 
  • Develop and review test procedures, hazard analyses, run cards, and safety documentation for high-energy test operations. 
  • Provide technical oversight during engine runs, hover tests, transition testing, and propulsion-autonomy integration events. 
  • Serve as a propulsion subject-matter expert during Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), Test Hazard Analyses (THAs), and Operational Risk Management (ORM) assessments 
  • Support root-cause investigations related to propulsion performance, engine controls, thermal behavior, vibration, and integration issues. 
  • Partner with Autonomy and Avionics teams to evaluate propulsion-related interactions such as thrust control logic, response lags, fail-safes, and emergency behaviors. 
  • Collaborate with Instrumentation Engineering to ensure data quality, test post process analysis, reporting, timing, and fidelity across propulsion channels. 
  • Support field deployments, remote test sites, and intensive test cycles as required to meet program schedules. 
Required qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline. 
  • 8+ years of experience in propulsion testing for jet engines, VTOL systems, unmanned aircraft, or developmental flight test programs. 
  • Demonstrated expertise executing and analyzing engine tests, hover/transition events, and integrated propulsion-airframe testing. 
  • Strong understanding of engine controls, FADEC systems, thrust measurement, thermal analysis, and vibration/loads behavior. 
  • Experience writing and reviewing high-energy test procedures, readiness documentation, and hazard analyses. 
  • Proven ability to operate safely and decisively in fast-paced test environments. 
  • Excellent communication skills and demonstrated performance in multidisciplinary engineering organizations. 
  • Ability to travel and support extended field test deployments. 
Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree or higher in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering. 
  • Experience with tail-sitter, VTOL, or thrust-vectoring propulsion systems. 
  • Background in autonomy-powered aircraft, propulsion-system modeling, or propulsion-flight-control integration. 
  • Familiarity with IRIG, PCM, instrumentation requirements, and high-rate telemetry data. 
  • Experience supporting complex investigations or leading propulsion technical review boards. 
  • Prior involvement in developmental or experimental flight test programs. 
  • Experience with compressed-air starts, engine-health monitoring systems, or high-temperature structural analysis. 
$150,000 - $230,000 a year
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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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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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