# Fuel Systems Engineer (X-BAT)

**Company:** [Shield AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/shield-ai)
**Location:** Dallas, TX
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $142k – $213k/yr
**Experience:** 4+ years
**Skills:** Ansys Fluent, Openfoam, MATLAB, Simulink, Cfd, CATIA, Nx, Solidworks, Do-160, Mil-Std-810
**Posted:** 2025-10-14

> Designs, analyzes, and integrates fuel storage, transfer, and venting systems for autonomous UAVs. Performs CFD simulations, thermal/fluid analysis, and supports testing/integration with propulsion and avionics. Requires 4-7 years in fuel/fluid systems and BS/MS in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Design and develop fuel storage, transfer, and venting systems to support high-performance, long-endurance UAVs.
- Perform fluid and thermal analysis to optimize flow efficiency, pressure regulation, and system mass.
- Support integration of fuel systems with propulsion, avionics, and thermal management teams.
- Conduct CFD simulations, bench-level testing, and validation of pumps, valves, sensors, and tanks.
- Generate design documentation, system schematics, and verification plans to support engineering reviews and flight test readiness.
- Assist in supplier coordination, component selection, and qualification testing.
- Troubleshoot fuel system issues during prototype builds and flight test campaigns.
- Contribute to the development of system architecture and help mature design standards across new programs.

## Required Qualifications
- B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline.
- 4–7 years of experience in fuel or fluid systems design, analysis, or integration.
- Working knowledge of **CFD** and thermal/fluid simulation tools (**ANSYS Fluent**, **OpenFOAM**, **MATLAB/Simulink**).
- Experience with pumps, valves, and sensors for fuel or hydraulic systems.
- Familiarity with aerospace environmental and certification standards (e.g., **DO-160**, **MIL-STD-810**).

## Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting UAV, fighter, or propulsion system integration.
- Hands-on experience with prototype build, test, and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with **CATIA**, **NX**, or **SolidWorks** for CAD design and modeling.
- Exposure to mission endurance optimization and energy management strategies.

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