Shield AI is seeking a Fuel Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, integration, and testing of advanced fuel systems for our next-generation AI-powered autonomous aircraft. This role will be instrumental in defining fuel storage, transfer, pressurization, and distribution systems that maximize aircraft endurance, efficiency, and mission readiness.
This is an opportunity to work on a cutting-edge UAV platform, similar to the V-BAT, that requires innovative fuel system solutions for long-endurance flight, efficient fuel consumption, and optimized center of gravity management. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in aircraft fuel system architecture, fluid dynamics, fuel system controls, and high-performance aerospace propulsion integration.