Senior Engineer, Air Vehicle Fluid Systems (R4891)

The Rundown AI, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

The Rundown AI, Inc. is seeking a Senior Fluid Systems Engineer in Dallas, Texas, to develop liquid cooling and hydraulic systems for its innovative jet-engine VTOL military UAV platform, X-BAT. The successful candidate will design components, engage with suppliers, and analyze systems, showcasing their strong CAD skills and experience in fluid system design.

This role requires 5+ years of experience in the field, and candidates should demonstrate a commitment to high standards in their work. The position offers a full-time employee package that includes salary, bonus, benefits, and equity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with fluid or hydraulic system design, component design, and supplier management.
• Demonstrated ability to execute design, build, and test with rigor.
• Experience with fluid system analysis using tools like Simscape and Amesim.

Responsibilities

• Design components and fluid systems for military UAV platform.
• Engage with suppliers and perform system/component analysis.
• Own multiple aspects of fluid systems development.

Skills

CAD skills

Fluid system analysis

Hydraulic system design

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Fluid Systems Engineer to support development of liquid cooling and hydraulic fluid systems for our groundbreaking jet‑engine VTOL military UAV platform, X‑BAT. You will design components and fluid systems, engage with suppliers, perform system and component analysis and sizing, and own multiple aspects of X‑BAT’s fluid systems.

Required qualifications:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 5+ years experience with fluid or hydraulic system design, component design, system analysis, supplier management, requirements management, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to execute design, build, test with rigor at speed.
• Strong CAD skills (NX preferred).
• Demonstrated proficiency with fluid or hydraulic system analysis, including 1st principles, Simscape, Amesim, etc.
• Ability to work independently in fast‑paced, cross‑functional teams.
• A demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with environmental and operational robustness (vibration/shock, thermal extremes, contamination, corrosion, sand/dust, etc.).
• Experience supporting ground test and flight test campaigns and system checkout, failure investigations.
• Familiarity with reliability and safety methods (DFMEA/FTA, fault containment, safe‑state thinking) in collaboration with systems safety.

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.

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.