Remote-Eligible Lead Fuel Systems Architect for AI Aircraft

Shield; San Diego (CA); Hybride; USD 209 000 - 314 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

Shield AI is seeking a Principal Fuel Systems Engineer to lead the full lifecycle of fuel system design for advanced AI-powered aircraft. On-site or hybrid work is preferred, with possible remote work up to 25% for highly qualified candidates.

You will architect end-to-end systems, drive cross-functional collaboration, validate performance, and guide testing campaigns, while mentoring engineers and shaping long-term technology roadmaps.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline.
• 12–15+ years of experience in aircraft fuel systems, aerospace fluids, or propulsion integration.
• Deep understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and CFD principles.
• Familiarity with FAA and MIL-STD certification requirements and validation testing.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsabilités

• Architect end-to-end fuel systems including storage, transfer, venting, and pressurization.
• Lead cross-functional integration between propulsion, structures, avionics, and thermal teams.
• Model and analyze flow, vapor suppression, slosh dynamics, and thermal effects.
• Define performance requirements and verification strategies for high-reliability components.
• Lead design reviews, trade studies, and risk assessments for critical systems.
• Oversee supplier selection, qualification, and acceptance testing.
• Support and guide ground and flight test campaigns; perform root-cause analysis.
• Mentor engineers and develop best practices for system integration and testing.
• Contribute to long-term roadmaps including hybrid-electric and alternative fuels.

Connaissances

ANSYS Fluent

OpenFOAM

MATLAB/Simulink

CFD principles

Fluid mechanics

Thermodynamics

Formation

B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline

Outils

NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

Description du poste

Shield AI is seeking a Principal Fuel Systems Engineer to lead the full lifecycle of fuel system design for advanced AI-powered aircraft. On-site or hybrid work is preferred, with possible remote work up to 25% for highly qualified candidates.

You will architect end-to-end systems, drive cross-functional collaboration, validate performance, and guide testing campaigns, while mentoring engineers and shaping long-term technology roadmaps.