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Shield AI

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
SeattleWashingtonUSA
Job type
Hardware
Posted
Jun 17, 2026
Salary
$130,000–$200,000 a year
Full-time

Senior Engineer, Air Vehicle Fluid Systems (R5203)

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Fluid Systems Engineer to support development and flight test of of liquid cooling and thermal management systems for our groundbreaking jet-engine VTOL military UAV platform, X-BAT. You will design components and fluid systems, engage with suppliers, perform system and component analysis and sizing, and own multiple aspects of X-BAT’s fluid systems. You may also travel to support flight test operations in the control room out of Shield AI’s Newton, KS test site during Shield AI’s flight test campaigns.

Job requirements

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
  • 5+ years experience with environmental control systems, liquid cooling systems, thermal systems, component design, system analysis, supplier management, requirements management, etc.
  • Demonstrated ability to execute design, build, and test with rigor at speed
  • Strong CAD skills (NX preferred)
  • Demonstrated proficiency with fluid system analysis, including 1st principles, Simscape, Amesim, etc.
  • Ability to work independently in fast-paced, cross-functional teams
  • A demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others
  • Experience with environmental and operational robustness (vibration/shock, thermal extremes, contamination, corrosion, sand/dust, etc.).
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