Full-time jobs in San Diego, CA

About the role

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! As a Thermal Engineer at Shield AI, you will lead the design, analysis, and integration of aircraft avionics thermal management systems. We are designing a high voltage, high power system using custom power electronics and energy storage. This role is best suited for an engineer who thrives on first-principles problem solving, is comfortable with design challenges, and values extreme ownership. The engineer will be a key contributor in ensuring robust thermal solutions that meet mission-critical aerospace requirements. As a Thermal Engineer at Shield AI, you will lead the design, analysis, and integration of aircraft avionics thermal management systems. This role is best suited for an engineer who thrives on first-principles problem solving, is comfortable with design challenges, and values extreme ownership. The engineer will be a key contributor in ensuring robust thermal solutions that meet mission-critical aerospace requirements.

What you'll bring

• 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
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• Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.

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