Engineer II | Avionics Thermal Engineering

Job overview

The Engineer II, Avionics Thermal Engineering role is onsite in Seattle, WA. The stated salary range is $90,000–$140,000 per year. Shield AI develops intelligent systems, including autonomy software and aircraft, to protect service members and civilians. The engineer owns thermal design, analysis, and integration for aircraft avionics and electronics cooling. Modeling, testing, and cross-functional technical leadership help deliver coordinated thermal solutions for unmanned aircraft systems.

What you'll do

• Design, analyze, and test thermal solutions for unmanned aircraft avionics
• develop and validate heat-transfer and fluid-flow models using calculations and CFD tools
• lead trade studies, architecture decisions, and risk assessments
• plan tests and analyze data
• guide cross-disciplinary teams
• communicate findings in design reviews and reports
• identify risks and influence electrical or PCBA design direction.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

engineer ii

avionics thermal engineering

part-time

seattle wa

shield ai

thermal management

aircraft avionics

electronics cooling

cfd

heat transfer

$90k–$140k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes bonus, benefits, and equity for full-time regular employees
• temporary employees may receive a temporary benefits package after 60 days. Part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline and at least two years of avionics or electronics thermal engineering experience. The listing identifies the role as part-time; benefits eligibility varies by employment type.

About the employer

Shield AI is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.