Staff Mechanical Engineer, Battery Module Design (R5636)

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:

As the Battery system mechanical lead, you will be responsible for all mechanical aspects of battery systems for X-BAT, the Launch and Recovery Vehicle, and ground equipment. This includes battery enclosure design, internal cell packaging and interconnection, qualification, integration, and release to manufacturing.

You will help us build a team of world-class engineers to support all design needs. A vertically integrated battery pack design will enable top performance, ease of integration, reliability, and rapid supply chain procurement. If you enjoy working cross-functionally and solving hard problems, please apply!

What you'll do:

• Define and execute the battery system external enclosure, thermal management and environmental protection for X-BAT, the Launch and Recovery Vehicle, and all ground equipment

• Design, develop, and integrate internal component packaging and retention, harness and connector integration

• Tolerance, assembly, and serviceability analysis

• Ensure system performance and reliability is met through rigorous System-level shock, vibration, ingress, and thermal verification

• Root cause investigate complex problems related to the mechanical package, environmental, manufacturing, etc.

• Provide mentorship, design review, and program execution leadership

• Work in a fast-paced environment

Required qualifications:

• You have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

• Battery design experience on large aircraft, or an equivalent power system (rocket, satellite, submarine, automotive, etc.)

• 5+ years relevant experience

• Have delivered battery power systems to market

• Proficient with mechanical engineering development tools, simulation, and test equipment

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