Senior Thermal Architect for Aircraft Avionics & AI Systems

Shield · Northern, United States

Shield AI seeks a Principal Thermal Engineer to own the thermal architecture for unmanned aircraft avionics and thermal/fluid systems across programs. You will lead cross-functional studies, balance performance with weight and reliability, and develop validated models and testing strategies.

You will mentor engineers, shape design directions, and communicate complex results to executives, with opportunities to influence system-level risk mitigation and integration across teams.