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# Thermal Engineer at shieldai

Department: X-BAT Division

Compensation

$91,000 – $130,000/yr

**Setup**
: On-site

**Location**
: Seattle, Washington

**Type**
: Full-time, Other

**Level**
: not_specified

**Posted**
: Apr 16, 2026

## Description

Shield AI is hiring a Thermal Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and integration of thermal management systems for unmanned aerial vehicle avionics and high-voltage, high-power systems. The role involves heat-transfer and fluid-flow modeling, CFD analysis, trade studies, test planning, instrumentation, data analysis, and technical communication, while contributing to power electronics, circuit, enclosure, and material design decisions. Candidates need a relevant engineering degree, avionics or electronics thermal engineering experience, knowledge of heat transfer and fluid mechanics, familiarity with thermal analysis and CFD tools, CAD experience, first-principles reasoning, and strong communication skills.

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