Senior Principal Systems Engineer working onsite in aerospace and defense developing cryptographic solutions. Collaborating with cross - disciplinary teams and ensuring the integrity of engineering products during development.
About the role
- 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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