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:

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

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

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

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