Senior Fluid Systems Engineer - Aircraft Hydraulics

Shield AI; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI in Seattle, WA is seeking a Senior Fluid Systems Engineer to advance liquid cooling and hydraulic fluid systems for our jet-engine VTOL 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.

The role requires a solid background in mechanical engineering, 5+ years in fluid/hydraulic design, strong CAD (NX), and the ability to work in fast-paced,

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.
• Demonstrated ability to execute design, build, test with rigor at speed
• Strong CAD skills (NX preferred)
• 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
• Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.

Responsibilities

• Design components and fluid systems for X-BAT’s fluid systems.
• Engage with suppliers and manage requirements.
• Perform system and component analysis and sizing.
• Own multiple aspects of X-BAT’s fluid systems.

Skills

Fluid/hydraulic system design

System analysis

Supplier management

Requirements management

CAD skills (NX)

Independent work

High standards & teamwork

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

Job description

Shield AI in Seattle, WA is seeking a Senior Fluid Systems Engineer to advance liquid cooling and hydraulic fluid systems for our jet-engine VTOL 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.

The role requires a solid background in mechanical engineering, 5+ years in fluid/hydraulic design, strong CAD (NX), and the ability to work in fast-paced,