# Senior Engineer, Air Vehicle Fluid Systems (R5203)

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/2c553451-a72a-42f0-a5d6-a95ceff00615

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Salary: 130000 – 200000 USD per year

## Summary

Shield AI is building autonomous military aircraft and seeking a senior engineer to design and develop fluid systems for their X-BAT jet-engine VTOL drone, including cooling and thermal management. This role suits someone with substantial aerospace systems experience who can own component design, supplier relationships, and testing across multiple technical areas.

_Our summary, not Shield AI's wording._

## Required

- Design and develop fluid systems for jet-engine VTOL aircraft
- Perform system and component analysis and sizing
- Engage with suppliers on fluid systems components
- Support flight test operations

Apply on Shield AI's site: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/952faf2d-4730-4d8d-9c1c-6f914ecd1eef/apply