Senior Engineer, Air Vehicle Fluid Systems (R5203)

Shield AI; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You may also travel to support flight test operations at Shield AI’s Newton, KS test site during flight test campaigns.

Qualifications

• Design fluid systems and components for liquid cooling and thermal management.
• Perform system sizing and analysis for fluid paths and heat rejection.
• Coordinate with suppliers and testing teams to validate designs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop liquid cooling and thermal management systems for the X-BAT platform.
• Perform component and system analysis, sizing, and trade studies.
• Engage with suppliers and support flight test campaigns, including travel to test sites.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Thermal management

Aerospace

System analysis

Supplier engagement

CFD software

Tools

CFD software

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 Senior Fluid Systems Engineer to support development and flight test of of liquid cooling and thermal management 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. You may also travel to support flight test operations in the control room out of Shield AI’s Newton, KS test site during Shield AI’s flight test campaigns.