Senior Fuel Systems Engineer, Autonomous Aircraft

f7d8749a-72d6-407c-bf98-292ea630c73a; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Staff Fuel System Engineer to own the fuel system from requirements through deployment for a next-generation autonomous aircraft. You will coordinate with propulsion, vehicle teams, suppliers, and flight operations in a fast-paced development environment. Candidates should have a B.S.

in aerospace or mechanical engineering, 7+ years in aerospace fuel systems, strong thermofluid knowledge, and a U.S. security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in aerospace fuel systems or related aircraft system development.
• Strong thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer knowledge.
• Proficiency in Python or similar tools for engineering analysis.
• U.S. Citizenship and active security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Responsible Engineer for the aircraft fuel system from concept through deployment.
• Design, size, and integrate fuel tanks, pumps, valves, plumbing, venting, and related hardware.
• Analyze fuel system performance across the operating envelope and thermal conditions.
• Lead design reviews, supplier engagements, and hardware procurement.
• Plan and execute component to vehicle testing, data acquisition, and flight readiness.
• Analyze ground/flight data to validate performance and drive improvements.
• Lead failure investigations and develop corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineers across propulsion, controls, airframe, and manufacturing.

Skills

Python

Problem solving

Leadership

Ownership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

GFSSP

REFPROP

CFD

ANSYS

FEA

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Staff Fuel System Engineer to own the fuel system from requirements through deployment for a next-generation autonomous aircraft. You will coordinate with propulsion, vehicle teams, suppliers, and flight operations in a fast-paced development environment. Candidates should have a B.S.

in aerospace or mechanical engineering, 7+ years in aerospace fuel systems, strong thermofluid knowledge, and a U.S. security clearance.