Shield AI
Principal Engineer, Fluid & Thermal Systems (R4793)
Seattle, Washington · On-site · Staff
- Discipline
- Mechanical
- Industry
- Defense
Spec sheet
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X-BAT Division
Staff Fluid & Thermal Systems Engineer to lead design, development, and optimization of fluid and thermal systems for autonomous UAVs and ground systems, emphasizing cross-functional collaboration and production-ready solutions.
Day shift
Required
- fluid and thermal system design
- design, development, and optimization
- prototyping, testing
- integration of solutions
- cross-functional collaboration
- technical leadership
- concept to production
- autonomous UAVs or similar platforms
Preferred
- systems engineering leadership
- air vehicle thermal management
- fluid dynamics
- CFD/FEA tools
- hardware-in-the-loop testing
- extended reality integration
- defense or aerospace experience
Benefits
- medical
- 401k
- PTO
- potentially others mentioned by company
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 an experienced and innovative Fluid & Thermal Systems Engineer looking to help shape the future of AI and robotics technology? Are you eager to make a meaningful impact on cutting-edge products that matter? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment alongside highly motivated and values-focused teammates? Shield AI is the perfect place for you!
As a Staff Fluid & Thermal Systems Engineer at Shield AI, you will lead the design, development, and optimization of fluid and thermal systems for our advanced autonomous UAVs and ground systems. Your expertise fluid & thermal system design will drive innovation, prototyping, testing, and the successful integration of solutions that operate reliably in challenging environments. This role requires technical leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and an unwavering commitment to delivering excellence from concept to production.
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