Staff Engineer, Thermal Engineering (R6172)

Telemetry Today LLC; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Staff Thermal Engineer to lead avionics thermal management and electronics cooling across a spectrum of aircraft systems. You will own thermal architecture, drive analysis standards, and oversee testing from concept through qualification and production.

The role requires strong first-principles problem solving, the ability to translate ambiguity into clear technical plans, and mentoring of other engineers to raise the organization’s thermal capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Define thermal architecture for avionics and electronics cooling.
• Set analysis and test standards for thermal validation.
• Carry avionics thermal solutions from concept to qualification and production.
• Mentor other engineers and raise team capability.

Job description

Are you a passionate and innovative thermal engineer looking to help develop state of the art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!

As a Staff Thermal Engineer at Shield AI, you will be the technical authority for aircraft avionics thermal management and electronics cooling. You will define thermal architecture, set analysis and test standards, and carry avionics thermal solutions from concept through qualification and production.

This role is best suited for an engineer who solves problems from first principles, turns ambiguous, open-ended challenges into clear technical plans, and influences design decisions across mechanical, electrical, PCBA, and systems teams. You will mentor other engineers and raise the thermal capability of the organization.