Principal Fuel Systems Engineer (X-BAT)

Shield AI
Dallas
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 209,197 - 313,795 annuallyFunction: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)Experience: 12-15 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Mentoring","Communication","Problem-solving"]

Lead architecture, development, and validation of fuel systems for next-gen autonomous aircraft, owning full lifecycle from concept through flight testing. Coordinate cross-functional propulsion, structures, avionics, and thermal teams; mentor engineers; drive tests, verification strategies, and certification readiness for high-reliability fuel systems with an eye toward hybrid-electric architectures.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
10 months ago

Principal Fuel Systems Engineer (X-BAT)

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Job Summary

Lead architecture, development, and validation of fuel systems for next-gen autonomous aircraft, owning full lifecycle from concept through flight testing. Coordinate cross-functional propulsion, structures, avionics, and thermal teams; mentor engineers; drive tests, verification strategies, and certification readiness for high-reliability fuel systems with an eye toward hybrid-electric architectures.
Location: Dallas
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Architect end-to-end fuel systems including storage, transfer, venting, and pressurization for next-gen autonomous aircraft.
  • •Lead cross-functional integration between propulsion, structures, avionics, and thermal teams to ensure optimal system performance.
  • •Conduct system-level modeling and analysis to predict flow behavior, vapor suppression, slosh dynamics, and thermal effects.
  • •Define performance requirements and verification strategies for high-reliability components and assemblies.
  • •Lead design reviews, technical trade studies, and risk assessments for critical systems.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 209,197 - 313,795 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Annual BonusEquity

Key Requirements

  • •B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline.
  • •12–15+ years of experience in aircraft fuel systems, aerospace fluids, or propulsion integration.
  • •Demonstrated expertise with fuel system design, analysis, and certification for manned or unmanned aircraft.
  • •Proficiency with analysis and modeling tools (ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, MATLAB/Simulink) and CAD software (NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks).
  • •U.S. Citizenship required.
Experience:12-15 yearsAerospaceAircraftPropulsion
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipMentoringCommunicationProblem-solving
Tech Stack:ANSYS FluentOpenFOAMMATLABSimulinkNXCATIASolidWorks

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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