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Principal Engineer, Fluid & Thermal Systems (R5620)

Shield AI · Seattle, Washington · On-site

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About Shield AI

Autonomy for the world. Backed by a16z.

About the role

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!

What they're looking for

  • Minimum 15+ 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
More about this role

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and YouTube .

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 Principal 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...

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