Shield AI
Staff Engineer, Thermal Engineering (R6172)
$140K–$210K
Dallas, Texas · On-site · Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 3, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience in avionics or electronics thermal engineering.
- Education
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
About the job
Owns avionics thermal management for V-BAT aircraft, guiding thermal architecture, analysis, testing, qualification, and production while leading and mentoring engineers.
What you'll do
- Define thermal architecture, requirements, models, and team standards for avionics cooling.
- Lead design trade studies, qualification testing, model correlation, supplier direction, and technical reviews.
- Identify and resolve thermal risks, influence cross-functional design, and mentor engineers.
What they ask for
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
- At least 8 years of professional experience in avionics or electronics thermal engineering, including ownership of solutions through qualification and production.
- Expert knowledge of heat transfer and fluid mechanics, with experience developing and validating thermal models and cooling solutions.
- Experience with thermal qualification testing, CFD and CAD tools, and technical leadership across teams.
Nice to have
- M.S. in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Experience with high-altitude aircraft avionics cooling and aerospace environmental or airworthiness requirements.
Pay
USD 140,000–210,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
FloEFD, ANSYS Icepak, STAR-CCM+, NX, SolidWorks, MIL-STD-810, RTCA DO-160
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