Senior Fluid Systems Engineer – Jet VTOL UAVs

F7d8749a; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

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 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 at Shield AI’s Newton, KS test site during campaigns. The role requires a B.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 5+ years in environmental/thermal/fluid systems design and analysis.
• Strong CAD skills and experience with fluid-system sizing.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced, cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated reliability and high personal standards.

Responsibilities

• Design components and fluid systems for liquid cooling and thermal management.
• Engage with suppliers and perform system sizing and analysis.
• Own multiple aspects of X-BAT fluid systems and support flight tests.
• Travel to support flight test campaigns at the Newton, KS site as needed.

Skills

Fluid systems design

CAD (NX)

System analysis

Supplier management

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

Simscape

Amesim

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 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 at Shield AI’s Newton, KS test site during campaigns. The role requires a B.S.