Senior Fluid Systems Engineer - Jet-EVTOL UAV Cooling

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 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.