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Senior Engineer, Air Vehicle Fluid Systems (R5203)

Shield AI · On-site

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Last seen by MeritLog September 12, 2026Source: LeverSource version: lever-postings-v1

MeritLog read this listing from Shield AI's Lever job board and last checked it on September 12, 2026.

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Job details

Work model: On-site
Salary: $130,000 - $200,000
Location: Seattle, Washington; San Diego, California

Hiring context

How this role compares at Shield AI

Shield AI has 473 live roles in MeritLog’s catalog across 12 job families, and 327 of them are in engineering. 369 of those listings publish a pay range, a disclosure rate of 78%.

This role's posted range of $130,000 - $200,000 sits above 30% of the 349 other Shield AI roles quoted over the same currency and period.

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What the role asks for

What they're asking for

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).Education
5+ years experience with environmental control systems, liquid cooling systems, thermal systems, component design, system analysis, supplier management, requirements management, etc.Experience
Demonstrated ability to execute design, build, and test with rigor at speedSkill
Strong CAD skills (NX preferred)SkillPreferred
Demonstrated proficiency with fluid system analysis, including 1st principles, Simscape, Amesim, etc.Skill
Ability to work independently in fast-paced, cross-functional teamsSkill
A demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to othersSkill
Experience with environmental and operational robustness (vibration/shock, thermal extremes, contamination, corrosion, sand/dust, etc.).SkillPreferred
Experience supporting ground test and flight test campaigns and system checkout, failure investigations.SkillPreferred
Familiarity with reliability and safety methods (DFMEA/FTA, fault containment, safe-state thinking) in collaboration with systems safety.SkillPreferred
Familiarity with fighter-class and larger aircraft flight test operations, control room operations, radio communication procedures, and test data processing and presentation.SkillPreferred

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Job description

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. Job Description: Shield AI is seeking a Senior Fluid Systems Engineer to support development and flight test of of liquid cooling and thermal management 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. You may also travel to support flight test operations in the control room out of Shield AI’s Newton, KS test site during Shield AI’s flight test campaigns. Required 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 Preferred qualifications: • 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. • Familiarity with fighter-class and larger aircraft flight test operations, control room operations, radio communication procedures, and test data processing and presentation. #LI-MS1 #LC 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. ### Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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