Senior Fluid & Thermal Systems Engineer - Lead & Equity

Shieldai

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 220,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Staff Fluid & Thermal Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of fluid and thermal systems for autonomous UAVs and ground systems. The role emphasizes first-principles engineering, robust testing, and integration within cross-functional teams.

The candidate will mentor junior engineers, manage supplier relationships, and develop innovative thermal solutions for challenging environments.

Qualifications

Minimum 10+ years of experience in Fluid or Thermal System design.
B.S. or advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering discipline.
Deep understanding of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and system-level thermal management.
Experience implementing system models in MATLAB Simscape, Amesim, etc.
Experience developing custom engineering models in Excel and in languages such as MATLAB, Python, etc.
Experience in fluid and thermal system testing, including sensor integration, data acquisition, and analysis.
Expertise in 3D CAD modeling tools such as Siemens NX or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Own design and analysis of fluid and thermal systems for aircraft and ground platforms.
Develop and implement innovative thermal solutions.
Use first-principles engineering to drive design decisions to yield optimal solutions.
Research technologies for integration into complex solutions.
Conduct advanced simulations to predict system performance and refine designs.
Execute testing and validation efforts, including data acquisition, post-processing, and verification against requirements.
Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate fluid and thermal system designs into larger system architectures.
Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical growth and excellence within the team.
Identify suppliers and build successful supplier management relationships for procurement of components or systems for fluid and thermal system designs.