Senior Thermal Engineer
Description For Senior Thermal Engineer
Shield AI, founded in 2015, is a pioneering defense technology company focused on developing intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians. The company is at the forefront of AI pilot technology, with their Hivemind system successfully operating various aircraft including F-16 fighters and autonomous drones. As a Senior Thermal Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in thermal design and development of autonomous UAV products. The position demands expertise in thermal management, innovative problem-solving, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. You'll lead thermal verification testing, optimize cooling solutions, and drive product development from prototype to production. The role offers competitive compensation ($104,000-$156,000) plus benefits, equity, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous systems. Shield AI maintains offices in San Diego, Dallas, and Washington DC, with a strong commitment to supporting U.S. Defense operations. The company values technical excellence, personal accountability, and maintains an inclusive work environment welcoming diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
Responsibilities For Senior Thermal Engineer
- Own the thermal design and analysis for aircraft and ground systems
- Creatively solve challenging thermal design problems
- Use first principles to guide early design decisions
- Optimize cooling solutions for all aspects of their performance and reliability
- Utilize FEA models to predict detailed design performance
- Collaborate on system architecture with respect to thermal considerations
- Support failure reviews and root-cause analysis with test data and thermal analysis
- Lead thermal verification testing and data analysis
- Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within hardware development projects
Requirements For Senior Thermal Engineer
- B.S. degree in Thermal/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Experience performing thermal design with evidence of excellence
- Solid fundamental understanding of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics
- FEA experience – FLOEFD, ANSYS, Icepak, or Flotherm
- Testing experience –sensor selection, data acquisition, data post-processing
- 3D Modeling experience with Siemens NX or equivalent
- Demonstrated track record of assuming ownership over development processes
- Proven track record of successfully shipping products
Benefits For Senior Thermal Engineer
- Bonus
- Benefits Package
- Equity
- Visa assistance
- Relocation assistance
