Senior Fluid & Thermal Systems Engineer

Shield AI; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 266,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Shield AI in the United States is seeking an experienced Fluid & Thermal Systems Engineer to help shape the future of AI-enabled aerospace and defense platforms. You will own the fluid and thermal design of aircraft and ground systems, perform simulations, validate against requirements, and mentor junior engineers within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

A 15+ year track record and degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering are required, with hands-on MATLAB/Simscape, Amesim, 3D CAD

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years in fluid or thermal system design with a proven track record.
• B.S. or advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering.
• Strong knowledge of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics and system-level management.
• Experience with numerical modeling and sensor integration in testing environments.

Responsibilities

• Own design and analysis of fluid and thermal systems for aircraft and ground platforms.
• Develop and implement innovative thermal solutions and validate against requirements.
• Run simulations to predict performance and refine designs.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate designs into larger architectures.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage supplier relationships for components.

Skills

Fluid system design

Thermal system design

Heat transfer

System-level modeling

Data analysis

Education

B.S. or higher in Mechanical/Aerospace

Tools

MATLAB Simscape

Amesim

Excel

Python

Siemens NX

Job description

Shield AI in the United States is seeking an experienced Fluid & Thermal Systems Engineer to help shape the future of AI-enabled aerospace and defense platforms. You will own the fluid and thermal design of aircraft and ground systems, perform simulations, validate against requirements, and mentor junior engineers within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

A 15+ year track record and degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering are required, with hands-on MATLAB/Simscape, Amesim, 3D CAD