Senior Staff Thermal Engineer - Avionics & UAV Systems

Energy Jobline ZR; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Staff Thermal Engineer to lead design, analysis, and integration of aircraft avionics thermal management systems. You will shape robust cooling solutions for high voltage, high power systems and mentor peers while collaborating across disciplines.

The role emphasizes first-principles problem solving, clear communication with stakeholders, and delivering practical designs that meet aerospace requirements for mission-critical systems.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Own thermal analysis and design efforts for unmanned aerial vehicle avionics including custom power electronics.

Skills

Heat transfer

CFD tools

Thermal analysis

CAD tools

First principles

Communication skills

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

B.S. Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Icepak

FloEFD

STAR-CCM+

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Staff Thermal Engineer to lead design, analysis, and integration of aircraft avionics thermal management systems. You will shape robust cooling solutions for high voltage, high power systems and mentor peers while collaborating across disciplines.

The role emphasizes first-principles problem solving, clear communication with stakeholders, and delivering practical designs that meet aerospace requirements for mission-critical systems.