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From the employer's careers site First seen 18 Jun 2026 · Still live on 3 Nov 2026

Senior Fluid Systems Engineer

Shield AI Newton, KS On-site senior full-time

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Description

We are seeking a Senior Fluid Systems Engineer to support the development and flight testing of liquid cooling and thermal management systems for our X-BAT jet-engine VTOL military UAV platform. You will design components and fluid systems, collaborate with suppliers, conduct system and component analysis, and own multiple aspects of X-BAT's fluid systems.

Key responsibilities include:

Designing and developing components and fluid systems for X-BAT Engaging with suppliers to source materials and equipment Conducting system and component analysis to ensure optimal performance Sizing and optimising fluid systems for efficient operation Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate fluid systems with other X-BAT components Traveling to Shield AI's Newton, KS test site to support flight test operations

To be successful in this role, you will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, and 5+ years of experience in environmental control systems, liquid cooling systems, thermal systems, component design, system analysis, supplier management, and requirements management. You should also possess strong CAD skills, preferably in NX, and be proficient in fluid system analysis, including first principles, Simscape, and Amesim. Additionally, you will be able to work independently in fast-paced environments and demonstrate a record of working hard, being trustworthy, and being kind to others.

Preferred qualifications include experience with environmental and operational robustness, supporting ground test and flight test campaigns, and familiarity with reliability and safety methods.

Skills

Required

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • Environmental control systems
  • Liquid cooling systems
  • Thermal systems
  • Component design
  • System analysis
  • Supplier management
  • Requirements management
  • Strong CAD skills
  • Fluid system analysis
  • Simscape
  • Amesim

Nice to have

  • Environmental and operational robustness
  • Ground test and flight test campaigns
  • Reliability and safety methods
  • Fighter-class and larger aircraft flight test operations
  • Control room operations
  • Radio communication procedures
  • Test data processing and presentation

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