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Shield AI · 1 week ago

Principal Fuel Systems Engineer (R3300) (X-BAT)

SD Metro Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$209K/yr - $314K/yr

12+ years exp

Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. They are seeking a Principal Fuel Systems Engineer to lead the architecture, development, and validation of fuel systems for advanced AI-powered aircraft, while mentoring others and ensuring technical excellence across their air vehicle portfolio.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Architect end-to-end fuel systems including storage, transfer, venting, and pressurization for next-gen autonomous aircraft

Lead cross-functional integration between propulsion, structures, avionics, and thermal teams to ensure optimal system performance

Conduct system-level modeling and analysis to predict flow behavior, vapor suppression, slosh dynamics, and thermal effects

Define performance requirements and verification strategies for high-reliability components and assemblies

Lead design reviews, technical trade studies, and risk assessments for critical systems

Oversee supplier selection, qualification, and acceptance testing for pumps, valves, tanks, and sensors

Support and guide ground and flight test campaigns; perform root-cause analysis for system anomalies

Mentor engineers, establish best practices, and develop processes for system integration and testing

Contribute to long-term technology roadmaps, including hybrid-electric and alternative fuel system architectures

Qualification

Fuel system designAerospace fluidsPropulsion integrationFluid mechanicsThermodynamicsCFD principlesANSYS FluentOpenFOAMMATLAB/SimulinkCAD softwareFAA certificationMIL-STD certificationUAV experienceHybrid-electric integrationTechnical leadershipMentoring experience