Principal Engineer, Fluid & Thermal Systems (R4793)
About The Position
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.
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 Haves
- 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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
