Senior Engineer, Air Vehicle Fluid Systems (R4891)

Seattle, Washingtonfull time

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senior

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Shield The Senior Engineer, Air Vehicle Fluid Systems at Shield AI designs and develops liquid cooling and hydraulic fluid systems for the X-BAT military UAV platform. The role involves component design, system analysis, supplier engagement, and ownership of fluid systems aspects.

Responsibilities

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Fluid Systems Engineer to support development of liquid cooling and hydraulic fluid systems for our groundbreaking jet-engine VTOL military UAV platform, X-BAT. You will design components and fluid systems, engage with suppliers, perform system and component analysis and sizing, and own multiple aspects of X-BAT’s fluid systems.

Qualification

Demonstrated ability to execute designStrong CAD skills (NX preferred)A demonstrated record of working hardTemporary employee offer package

Required

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
5+ years experience with fluid or hydraulic system design, component design, system analysis, supplier management, requirements management, etc.
Demonstrated ability to execute design, build, test with rigor at speed
Strong CAD skills (NX preferred)
Demonstrated proficiency with fluid or hydraulic 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
Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.

Preferred

Experience with environmental and operational robustness (vibration/shock, thermal extremes, contamination, corrosion, sand/dust, etc.).
Experience supporting ground test and flight test campaigns and system checkout, failure investigations.
Familiarity with reliability and safety methods (DFMEA/FTA, fault containment, safe-state thinking) in collaboration with systems safety.
Full-time regular employee offer package:
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)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

Benefits

Equity/RSU

Company

Shield

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