Principal Engineer, Fluid & Thermal Systems (R4793)

Are you an experienced and innovative Fluid & Thermal Systems Engineer looking to help shape the future of AI and robotics technology? Are you eager to make a meaningful impact on cutting-edge products that matter? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment alongside highly motivated and values-focused teammates? Shield AI is the perfect place for you! As a Staff Fluid & Thermal Systems Engineer at Shield AI, you will lead the design, development, and optimization of fluid and thermal systems for our advanced autonomous UAVs and ground systems. Your expertise fluid & thermal system design will drive innovation, prototyping, testing, and the successful integration of solutions that operate reliably in challenging environments. This role requires technical leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and an unwavering commitment to delivering excellence from concept to production.

Responsibilities

Own design and analysis of fluid and thermal systems for aircraft and ground platforms.; Develop and implement innovative thermal solutions; Use first-principles engineering to drive design decisions to yield optimal solutions; Research technologies for integration into complex solutions; Conduct advanced simulations to predict system performance and refine designs; Execute testing and validation efforts, including data acquisition, post-processing, and verification against requirements; Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate fluid and thermal system designs into larger system architectures.; Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical growth and excellence within the team.; Identify suppliers and build successful supplier management relationships for procurement of components or systems for fluid and thermal system designs; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum 10+ years of experience in Fluid or Thermal System design, with a proven track record of technical excellence.; B.S. or advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering discipline.; Deep understanding of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and system-level thermal management.; Experience implementing system models in commercial tools, such as MATLAB Simscape, Amesim, etc.; Experience developing custom engineering models in Excel and in languages such as MATLAB, Python, etc.; Experience in fluid and thermal system testing, including sensor integration, data acquisition, and analysis.; Expertise in 3D CAD modeling tools such as Siemens NX or equivalent.; Demonstrated ability to execute projects with minimal oversight, assume full ownership, and deliver exceptional outcomes.; Excellence in supplier management, COTS component sourcing, optimization/trade studies; Proven success in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Nice to have

Extensive experience with fluid & thermal system design, analysis, manufacture and test for aircraft; Familiarity with fluid and thermal system effects on aircraft performance; Familiarity with startup or R&D environments, demonstrating adaptability and agility under pressure.; Strong knowledge of environmental standards and certification processes for aerospace or defense systems.; A passion for innovation and the ability to push boundaries in fluid & thermal system development.; Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.

Benefits

Bonus; Equity; Benefits