Shield AI
Engineer II, Thermal Design and Analysis (R4934)
Seattle, WA · On-site · Unspecified
- Discipline
- Mechanical
- Industry
- Defense
Spec sheet
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X-BAT Division
Thermal Engineer responsible for the design, analysis, and integration of thermal management for launch and recovery system components on advanced autonomous aircraft platforms; collaborates across disciplines to ensure thermal solutions meet structural, manufacturability, and mission-readiness requirements.
Required
- thermal design
- thermal management systems
- design and analysis
- cross-disciplinary collaboration
- manufacturability
- structural integrity
- integration with electronics
- first-principles problem solving
Preferred
- aerospace or defense experience
- aircraft thermal systems
- power/dissipation analysis
- CFD/thermal modeling
- system integration
- cross-functional communication
Employer 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:
Are you a passionate and innovative thermal engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
As a Thermal Engineer at Shield AI, you will own the design, analysis, and integration of thermal management systems for the launch and recovery system structural and electronics components. This role is best suited for an engineer who thrives on first-principles problem solving, is comfortable with ambiguous, open-ended challenges, and can communicate well across functions, ensuring well- coordinated thermal management solutions.
You’ll work across disciplines to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and mission-readiness in one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an experienced thermal engineer who thrives in fast-paced, high-ownership environments and is passionate about building systems that matter.
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