Staff Mechanical Engineer, Power System Battery Pack Designer (R5636)

Shield AI
On-site
Posted 7 months ago
X-BAT Division

Job Description

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! 
 

Responsibilities

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 

Requirements

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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About the job

Posted on
Feb 10, 2026
Job type
Full-time
Location
Seattle, WashingtonOn-site

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