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      <Title>Fuel Systems Engineer (X-BAT)</Title>
      <Description><![CDATA[<p>Shield AI is seeking a Staff Fuel Systems Engineer to design, analyse, and integrate fuel systems for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. You&#39;ll help develop innovative fuel storage, transfer, and distribution systems that improve endurance, efficiency, and reliability in challenging operational environments.</p>
<p>This role is ideal for an engineer eager to take ownership of complex subsystems, collaborate across disciplines, and grow into a technical leader working at the intersection of autonomy, flight science, and fluid systems.</p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Design and develop fuel storage, transfer, and venting systems to support high-performance, long-endurance UAVs.</li>
<li>Perform fluid and thermal analysis to optimise flow efficiency, pressure regulation, and system mass.</li>
<li>Support integration of fuel systems with propulsion, avionics, and thermal management teams.</li>
<li>Conduct CFD simulations, bench-level testing, and validation of pumps, valves, sensors, and tanks.</li>
<li>Generate design documentation, system schematics, and verification plans to support engineering reviews and flight test readiness.</li>
<li>Assist in supplier coordination, component selection, and qualification testing.</li>
<li>Troubleshoot fuel system issues during prototype builds and flight test campaigns.</li>
<li>Contribute to the development of system architecture and help mature design standards across new programs.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline.</li>
<li>4–7 years of experience in fuel or fluid systems design, analysis, or integration.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of CFD and thermal/fluid simulation tools (ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, MATLAB/Simulink).</li>
<li>Experience with pumps, valves, and sensors for fuel or hydraulic systems.</li>
<li>Familiarity with aerospace environmental and certification standards (e.g., DO-160, MIL-STD-810).</li>
<li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.</li>
<li>U.S. Citizenship required.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Experience supporting UAV, fighter, or propulsion system integration.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with prototype build, test, and troubleshooting.</li>
<li>Familiarity with CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks for CAD design and modeling.</li>
<li>Exposure to mission endurance optimisation and energy management strategies.</li>
</ul>
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      <Jobtype>full-time</Jobtype>
      <Experiencelevel>staff</Experiencelevel>
      <Workarrangement>onsite</Workarrangement>
      <Salaryrange>$142,318 - $213,476 a year</Salaryrange>
      <Skills>CFD, thermal/fluid simulation tools, pumps, valves, sensors, aerospace environmental and certification standards, UAV, fighter, propulsion system integration, prototype build, CAD design and modeling, mission endurance optimisation and energy management strategies</Skills>
      <Category>Engineering</Category>
      <Industry>Technology</Industry>
      <Employername>Shield AI</Employername>
      <Employerlogo>https://logos.yubhub.co/shield.ai.png</Employerlogo>
      <Employerdescription>Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company founded in 2015 with a mission to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.</Employerdescription>
      <Employerwebsite>https://www.shield.ai</Employerwebsite>
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      <Applyto>https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/9a6944c7-f448-45bd-a272-09c94d2faa80</Applyto>
      <Location>Dallas</Location>
      <Country></Country>
      <Postedate>2026-04-17</Postedate>
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