Shield AI
Staff Mechanical Engineer, Battery Pack Design (R6047)
$187K–$281K
Seattle, Washington · On-site · Staff · Full-time · Posted Sep 22, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years relevant experience.
- Education
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
About the job
Leads mechanical design and delivery of battery systems for X-BAT, the Launch and Recovery Vehicle, and ground equipment, from enclosure and cell packaging through qualification and manufacturing release.
What you'll do
- Define and execute battery enclosure, thermal management, and environmental protection designs; balance performance, size, weight, manufacturability, safety, and reliability.
- Prototype, test, qualify, and verify systems, including shock, vibration, ingress, and thermal performance; investigate root causes.
- Create assembly drawings and support design reviews, engineering deliverables, and handoff to production.
What they ask for
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Aerospace enclosure design experience on large aircraft or an equivalent system, such as a rocket, satellite, submarine, or automotive system.
- 5+ years relevant experience.
- Delivered aerospace systems to market; proficient with mechanical engineering development tools, simulation, and test equipment.
Pay
USD 187,000–281,000 per-year-salary (base salary)
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