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Senior Engineer, Air Vehicle Fluid Systems (R5203)

Shield AISeattle, WashingtonX-BAT Engineering - Mechanical
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Salary
$130K - $200K USD
Job type
Full Time Employee
Posted
17 Jun 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Shield AI is hiring a full-time Senior Fluid Systems Engineer to be based in Seattle, Washington. This role focuses on developing liquid cooling and thermal management solutions for an innovative jet-engine VTOL military UAV platform known as X-BAT.

Role Overview

The Senior Engineer, Air Vehicle Fluid Systems position centers on leading the development and flight testing of critical fluid architectures. Candidates will work directly on cutting-edge defense technology designed to protect service members through advanced intelligent systems.

Key Responsibilities

Design robust components and fluid systems for advanced aircraft platforms.
Engage proactively with external suppliers to procure and develop necessary hardware.
Perform comprehensive system and component sizing along with detailed engineering analysis.
Take full ownership of multiple aspects of the X-BAT fluid systems.
Travel to support flight test operations in control rooms at the Newton, Kansas test site during active campaigns.

Skills and Tools

Air vehicle fluid systems design
Liquid cooling and thermal management
System and component analysis and sizing
Supplier engagement and management
Flight test support

Salary and Benefits

Annual Salary: $130,000 to $200,000 USD per year
Employment Type: Full Time Employee

About the Company

Defense, operating as Shield AI, is a venture-backed defense technology enterprise dedicated to safeguarding service members and civilians through intelligent systems. The company produces the Hivemind autonomy software, the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, alongside Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality tools. With a global footprint spanning the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region, the organization delivers technology that actively supports operations across the globe.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official company careers page to submit their application for this opportunity.

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the Senior Fluid Systems Engineer position?

The position is located in Seattle, Washington, with potential travel to the Newton, Kansas test site for flight campaigns.

What is the salary range for this role?

The salary ranges from $130,000 to $200,000 USD per year.

What project will this engineer primarily support?

The engineer will support the development and flight testing of liquid cooling and thermal management systems for the X-BAT jet-engine VTOL military UAV platform.

What type of employment is this?

This is a full-time employee position.

How can I apply for this job?

Candidates can apply directly on the official company careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Shield AI careers page.

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