Thermal Engineer I UAV Avionics Power Electronics Equity

Shieldai; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Thermal Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and integration of avionics thermal management for unmanned aircraft. The role emphasizes first-principles problem solving, handling high voltage/high power systems, and delivering robust thermal solutions that meet aerospace requirements.

You will develop analytical and CFD models, validate with tests, and work with cross-functional teams on power electronics and enclosures.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Internship or club experience in avionics or electronics thermal engineering.
• Knowledge of heat transfer and fluid mechanics.
• Experience with CFD/thermal analysis tools.
• Experience with CAD design tools (NX/SolidWorks).
• Strong communication skills and ability to present to stakeholders.
• Public safety/security clearance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own thermal analysis and design for UAV avionics including power electronics.
• Develop and validate analytical and CFD models for heat transfer and fluid flow.
• Contribute to trade studies and system architecture decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on power electronics & enclosures.
• Guide design requirements affecting component selection and layout.
• Plan tests and analyze data to validate models against experiments.
• Communicate findings through executive briefings and reports.
• Identify risks and influence electrical/PCBA design directions.

Skills

Heat transfer (conduction, convection,

CFD tools

CAD tools

First-principles reasoning

Written & verbal communication

Security clearance (desired)

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Icepak

FloEFD

STAR-CCM+

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Thermal Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and integration of avionics thermal management for unmanned aircraft. The role emphasizes first-principles problem solving, handling high voltage/high power systems, and delivering robust thermal solutions that meet aerospace requirements.

You will develop analytical and CFD models, validate with tests, and work with cross-functional teams on power electronics and enclosures.