Power Electronics - Thermal Engineer I (R4842)

What you’ll do:

• Own thermal analysis and design efforts for unmanned aerial vehicle avionics including custom power electronics
• Develop and validate analytical, numerical, and computational models for heat transfer and fluid flow using hand calculations and CFD tools such as FloEFD
• Provide input to trade studies, system architecture decisions, and risk assessments
• Assist cross‑functional teams designing power electronic circuits and environmental enclosures
• Contribute to design requirements that impact circuit part selection, board layout, material selection, and other design aspects
• Drive test planning, instrumentation, and data analysis to correlate models with experimental results
• Communicate technical findings clearly through executive‑level briefings, design reviews, and written reports
• Proactively identify risks, propose solutions, and influence electrical and/or PCBA design direction

Required qualifications:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline
• Internship or engineering club experience in avionics or electronics thermal engineering
• Knowledge of heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation) and fluid mechanics
• Familiarity with thermal analysis and CFD tools (e.g., ANSYS Icepak, FloEFD, STAR‑CCM+)
• Experience with CAD design tools such as NX, SolidWorks, or similar
• Demonstrated experience applying first‑principles reasoning to engineering problems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of leading technical discussions and presenting to stakeholders
• Proven ability to learn and adapt quickly to new tools, processes, and technical challenges in a fast paced, startup environment

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture‑backed deep‑tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V‑BAT and X‑BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia‑Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description: Are you a passionate and innovative Thermal Engineer looking to help develop state of the art aircraft? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates?  Shield AI is just the place for you!

Full‑time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors …

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