Senior Engineer, Avionics Thermal Engineering (R5298)

shieldai· X-BAT Engineering - Mechanical
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📍 Dallas, TexasFull Time Employee💰 USD 110K–170K

About this role

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and 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 Senior 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.

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What is the salary for the Senior Engineer, Avionics Thermal Engineering (R5298) role at shieldai?
The listed salary for this Senior Engineer, Avionics Thermal Engineering (R5298) position at shieldai is USD 110K–170K. This is an Full Time Employee role.
Where is the Senior Engineer, Avionics Thermal Engineering (R5298) position at shieldai located?
This Senior Engineer, Avionics Thermal Engineering (R5298) role at shieldai is based in Dallas, Texas. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Engineer, Avionics Thermal Engineering (R5298) role at shieldai full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time Employee position. It is posted as a Senior Engineer, Avionics Thermal Engineering (R5298) role in the X-BAT Engineering - Mechanical department at shieldai.
Which team or department does the Senior Engineer, Avionics Thermal Engineering (R5298) at shieldai belong to?
This Senior Engineer, Avionics Thermal Engineering (R5298) position is part of the X-BAT Engineering - Mechanical department at shieldai. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Senior Engineer, Avionics Thermal Engineering (R5298) position at shieldai?
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When was the Senior Engineer, Avionics Thermal Engineering (R5298) job at shieldai posted?
This Senior Engineer, Avionics Thermal Engineering (R5298) position at shieldai was posted on Jul 9, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Engineer, Avionics Thermal Engineering (R5298)
shieldai · 💰 USD 110K–170K
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