Shield AI
Staff Mechanical Engineer, Power System Battery Pack Designer (R5636)
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Lead battery system architecture, design, qualification, integration, and production for X-BAT, launch/recovery vehicles, and ground equipment. Deploy high-voltage, high-power battery systems, build team and lab, perform verification, debug complex electrical and environmental issues, and provide mentorship and program leadership.
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.
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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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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