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Senior Engineer, Air Vehicle Fluid Systems (R5203)

Shield AI· X-BAT Division – X-BAT Engineering - Mechanical
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Hybrid (Seattle, WA; San Diego, CA)$130k - $200kFull Time EmployeePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Senior Fluid Systems Engineer responsible for development and flight test of liquid cooling and thermal management systems for the X-BAT jet-engine VTOL military UAV platform, including design, analysis, supplier engagement, and on-site flight test support.

Responsibilities

  • Design components and fluid systems for liquid cooling and thermal management.
  • Engage with suppliers and perform system and component analysis and sizing.
  • Own multiple aspects of X-BAT’s fluid systems.
  • Travel to support flight test operations in the control room at Shield AI’s Newton, KS test site during flight test campaigns.

Qualifications

  • 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

Skills

Required:Mechanical engineering designFluid system analysisComputer-aided design

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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