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Shield AI · 10 hours ago

Senior Engineer, Fluid Systems (R3818) (V-BAT)

positionDallas, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$114K/yr - $171K/yr
date5+ years exp

Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company founded in 2015, focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. They are seeking a Senior Fluid Systems Engineer to lead the development of flight-critical fluid systems for their V-BAT vehicle, requiring hands-on collaboration across various teams and responsibilities from system definition to operational support.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
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Responsibilities

Serve as the RE for the design, integration, and validation of fuel and oil systems
Define system requirements, interfaces, and performance goals
Design and evaluate components for both compressible and incompressible flows, considering transients, heat rejection, and environmental extremes
Address challenges such as level sensing, vapor pressure, cavitation, vapor ingestion, slosh, and pressurization
Support and lead component and system-level ground and flight testing
Analyze test and flight data to validate performance, close margin, and refine designs
Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to manage build and instrumentation requirements
Contribute to fault analysis, safety assessments, and operational reliability planning

Qualification

Fluid dynamicsThermodynamicsFluid system designSystem integrationHardware testingPythonUAV experienceTest data analysisM.S. in Engineering

Required

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience owning or contributing to aerospace fluid systems
Strong foundation in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and fluid system component design
Demonstrated experience in system integration and hardware testing
Proficiency in analysis tools (e.g., Python, GFSSP, REFPROP, ANSYS)
U.S. Citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements

Preferred

Experience with UAVs, tactical aircraft, or jet/rocket propulsion systems
Knowledge of compressibility effects, slosh dynamics, and G-loading considerations
Familiarity with system instrumentation and test data analysis
M.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

Benefits

Bonus
Benefits
Equity
Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Company

Shield AI

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Shield AI is a deep-tech company that focuses on developing AI-powered systems to enhance the safety of service members and civilians.
dateFounded in 2015
location
San Diego, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.shield.ai

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.31B
Key Investors
Hercules CapitalUS Innovative Technology FundSnowpoint Ventures
2025-03-06Series F· $240M
2023-12-29Debt Financing· $200M
2023-10-31Series F· $300M

Leadership Team

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Gary Steele
Chief Executive Officer
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Brandon Tseng
Co-Founder
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