Staff Mechanical Engineer, Battery Module Design (R5636)

The role

You will be the mechanical lead for battery systems on the X-BAT Launch and Recovery Vehicle and ground equipment. The work covers battery enclosure design, internal cell packaging and interconnection, qualification, integration, and release to manufacturing.

What you will do

• Design and integrate internal battery components such as cells, PCBAs and current collectors, including mounting, retention, coolant and vent routing, and harness integration
• Work with the thermal department on internal thermal design, including material selection, insulation, heatsinks, flow rates and pressure drops
• Coordinate with process engineering and battery experts to set weld schedules for cell electrode-to-current collector interfaces
• Balance performance with size, weight, DFM, safety and reliability
• Prototype, test, qualify and hand off designs to production
• Define assembly drawings, design for tolerance, assembly and serviceability
• Verify system performance and reliability through shock, vibration and thermal testing
• Investigate root causes for mechanical, environmental and manufacturing issues
• Support design reviews and deliver assigned engineering work for program objectives
• Work in a fast-paced environment

Required qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Battery module design experience on power systems such as large aircraft, submarine or automotive
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Delivered battery power systems to market
• Proficient with mechanical engineering development tools, simulation and test equipment
• Strong technical fundamentals and analysis

Benefits

• Bonus and equity for full-time regular employees, in addition to pay within the listed range and benefits
• Temporary employees receive a temporary benefits package, applicable after 60 days of employment
• Part-time employees and military fellows are not eligible for benefits

Before you apply

• All offers are contingent on a cleared background check and possible reference check
• Pay depends on factors such as skill set, experience, licenses and certifications, and work location

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that builds intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies.