Principal Fuel Systems Engineer at Shield AI driving fuel system architecture and development. Leading design from concept to flight testing for advanced AI-powered aircraft with high-impact challenges.
Responsibilities
Lead architecture, development, and validation of fuel systems for advanced AI-powered aircraft.
Own the full lifecycle of fuel system design—from concept through flight testing.
Tackle high-impact challenges: enabling efficient long-endurance flight, optimizing aircraft center of gravity, and developing robust systems that perform flawlessly in extreme conditions.
Mentor others and drive technical excellence across our air vehicle portfolio.
Support and guide ground and flight test campaigns; perform root-cause analysis for system anomalies.
Requirements
B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline.
12–15+ years of experience in aircraft fuel systems, aerospace fluids, or propulsion integration.
Demonstrated expertise with fuel system design, analysis, and certification for manned or unmanned aircraft.
Deep understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and CFD principles.
Proficiency with analysis and modeling tools (ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, MATLAB/Simulink) and CAD software (NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks).
Strong technical leadership and mentoring experience within multidisciplinary teams.
Familiarity with FAA and MIL-STD certification requirements and validation testing.
U.S. Citizenship required.
For remote candidates - ability to travel up to 25%.
Benefits
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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