Manager,Propulsion(FuelSystem)

## Description 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.  ## What you'll do Lead fuel system development activities from architecture through testing and flight operations. Support and mentor fuel system REs responsible for fuel tanks, pumps, valves, vent systems, and associated propulsion hardware. Drive system integration efforts considering elevated-G maneuvers, transient operation, vapor ingestion, cavitation, thermal effects, and fault tolerance. Guide teams through fuel system thermodynamic and fluid dynamic trade studies involving heat soak, vapor pressure behavior, venting, and transient flow response. Coordinate testing activities, instrumentation planning, and performance validation efforts. Support failure investigations, root cause analysis, and design iteration activities. Ensure schedules, technical execution, and supplier activities remain aligned with program goals. Collaborate closely with propulsion, airframe, mission systems, and manufacturing teams. ## Required qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline. 7-10+ years of experience developing aerospace fuel or fluid systems. Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and aerospace propulsion fundamentals. Deep understanding of compressible and incompressible flow systems and aerospace fluid dynamics. Experience with fuel system integration, testing, and operational support. Experience leading engineering teams or major subsystem d