Shield AI
Staff Mechanical Engineer, Battery Pack Design (R6047)
Seattle, Washington · Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 9, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years relevant experience.
- Education
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
About the job
Leads mechanical design and qualification of battery systems for X-BAT, the Launch and Recovery Vehicle, and ground equipment, through integration and manufacturing release.
What you'll do
- Define and deliver battery enclosure, thermal management, environmental protection, and assembly design.
- Lead hands-on prototyping, testing, qualification, and production handoff; verify shock, vibration, ingress, and thermal performance.
- Investigate mechanical, environmental, and manufacturing root causes; support design reviews and program deliverables.
What they ask for
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Aerospace enclosure design experience on large aircraft or an equivalent system (such as rocket, satellite, submarine, or automotive).
- Delivered aerospace systems to market.
- Proficient with mechanical engineering development tools, simulation, and test equipment; strong technical fundamentals and analysis.
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