Engineer II, Avionics Thermal Engineering (R4859)

Shield AI · United States · X-BAT Division

principal software engineering Principal Engineer tech_leadership · Posted Apr 24, 2026
$90,000 – $130,000
USD per-year-salary

About this role

Shield AI is hiring a principal-level Principal Engineer in the software engineering function based in United States. The posting calls out experience with Data Analytics. Compensation is listed at $90,000–$130,000 per-year-salary.

Role
Principal Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
principal
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
United States
Department
X-BAT Division
Posted
Apr 24, 2026

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Job description

from Shield AI careers
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 AI and aircraft products? 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!

As a Level 2 Thermal Engineer at Shield AI, you will own  the design, analysis, and integration of aircraft avionics thermal management systems and electronics cooling.

This role is best suited for an engineer who thrives on first-principles problem solving, is comfortable with ambiguous, open-ended challenges, and can communicate well across functions, ensuring well coordinated thermal management solutions.

What you'll do:

  • Own thermal solutions for unmanned aerial vehicle avionics including design, analysis, and test.
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