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Principal Fuel Systems Engineer - X-BAT (R4640)

Shield AI

San Diego, CA · full time · Principal

$209,197 – $313,795

Listed on Shield AI’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

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. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

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

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