# Principal Fuel Systems Engineer - X-BAT (R4640)

Hiring organization: [Shield AI](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/shield-ai)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/00f88a08-42b3-410c-88b7-fe2ab92eb404

Listed on Shield AI's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Principal
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Salary: 209197 – 313795 USD per year

## Summary

Lead the design and validation of fuel systems for Shield AI's autonomous aircraft, owning the complete lifecycle from concept through flight testing while mentoring engineers and optimizing performance for extreme conditions.

_Our summary, not Shield AI's wording._

## Required

- Lead fuel system architecture and development for AI-powered aircraft
- Own full lifecycle from concept through flight testing
- Mentor other engineers
- Drive technical excellence across air vehicle portfolio
- Develop certifiable systems for extreme conditions

Apply on Shield AI's site: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/0036466f-7c47-42ac-9df4-3485ad0f75e2/apply