Principal Engineer, Fluid & Thermal Systems (R5620)

Shield AI
Seattle, Dallas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 266,000 - 400,000 annuallyFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityExperience: 15+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Technical leadership","Cross-functional collaboration","Ownership","Supplier management","Mentoring"]

Lead the design, development, and optimization of fluid and thermal systems for advanced autonomous UAVs and ground platforms. Own end-to-end design and analysis using first-principles engineering, run advanced simulations to predict performance, and execute testing and validation with data acquisition and verification. Partner cross-functionally to integrate solutions into larger system architectures, mentor junior engineers, and manage suppliers and component sourcing for thermal design.

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Principal Engineer, Fluid & Thermal Systems (R5620)

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Job Summary

Lead the design, development, and optimization of fluid and thermal systems for advanced autonomous UAVs and ground platforms. Own end-to-end design and analysis using first-principles engineering, run advanced simulations to predict performance, and execute testing and validation with data acquisition and verification. Partner cross-functionally to integrate solutions into larger system architectures, mentor junior engineers, and manage suppliers and component sourcing for thermal design.
Location: Seattle, Dallas
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own design and analysis of fluid and thermal systems for aircraft and ground platforms.
  • •Develop and implement innovative thermal solutions using first-principles engineering to drive design decisions.
  • •Conduct advanced simulations to predict system performance and refine designs.
  • •Execute testing and validation, including data acquisition, post-processing, and verification against requirements.
  • •Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate fluid and thermal designs into larger system architectures.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 266,000 - 400,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •15+ years of experience in fluid or thermal system design with a track record of technical excellence.
  • •B.S. or advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering.
  • •Deep understanding of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and system-level thermal management.
  • •Experience implementing system models in tools such as MATLAB Simscape and Amesim.
  • •Experience in fluid and thermal system testing, including sensor integration, data acquisition, and analysis.
Experience:15+ yearsDefense-techRoboticsAutonomous systemsAerospace
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering
Skills:Technical leadershipCross-functional collaborationOwnershipSupplier managementMentoring
Tech Stack:MATLAB SimscapeAmesimExcelMATLABPythonSiemens NX

Eligibility

Security Clearance:S//SAR

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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