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Staff Mechanical Engineer, Battery Module Design (R5636)

at Shield AI

Location

Seattle, Washington; Boston, Massachusetts; San Diego, California

Compensation

$150k–$220k USD

Type

full time

Posted

8 months ago

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Market range · company + function + seniority

$150k—$200k—$230k

p25 · target · p75 · n=17

Posted $220k · in the market band

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Job description

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:

  • Design, develop, and integrate internal components (cells, PCBAs, current collectors, etc.) mounting and retention, cell compliance, coolant routing, vent routing, harness and connector integration 

  • Collaborate with thermal department on executing internal thermal design (material selection, insulation, heatsink, flow rates, pressure drops, etc.) 

  • Coordinate with process engineering and battery experts to determine weld schedule for cell electrode-to-current collector interfaces 

  • Drive optimal performance while managing size, weight, DFM, safety, and reliability 

  • Hands-on prototyping, testing, qualification, and handoff to production 

  • Define assembly drawings, designing for tolerance, assembly, and serviceability 

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

  • Investigate root-cause for the mechanical package, environmental, manufacturing, etc. 

  • Support design reviews, drive execution of assigned engineering deliverables in support of program objectives 

  • Work in a fast-paced environment 

Required qualifications:

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

  • Battery module design experience on power systems (large aircraft, submarine, automotive, etc.) 

  • 5+ years relevant experience 

  • Have delivered battery power systems to market 

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

  • Strong technical fundamentals and analysis 

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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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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 

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