Staff Engineer, Electromechanical Battery Pack Design
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Job description
Shield AI is hiring a Staff Engineer, Electromechanical Battery Pack Design — a full-time, based in Seattle, WA role. Apply directly on Shield AI's careers page below.
Staff Mechanical Engineer, Battery Pack Design (R6047)
Team: X-BAT Engineering - Avionics
Location: Seattle, Washington
Commitment: Full Time Employee
Workplace Type: onsite
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:
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Define mechanical specifications and execute the battery system external enclosure, thermal management and environmental protection for X-BAT, and the ground Launch and Recovery Vehicle.
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Drive optimal performance while managing size, weight, DFM, safety, and reliability
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Hands-on prototyping, testing, qualification, and handoff to production
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Define assembly drawings, designing for tolerance, assembly, and serviceability
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Ensure system performance and reliability are met through rigorous system-level shock, vibration, ingress, and thermal verification
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Investigate root-cause for the mechanical package, environmental, manufacturing, etc.
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Support design reviews, drive execution of assigned engineering deliverables in support of program objectives
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Work in a fast-paced environment
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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You have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
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Aerospace enclosure design experience on large aircraft, or an equivalent system (rocket, satellite, submarine, automotive, etc.)
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5+ years relevant experience
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Have delivered aerospace systems to market
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Proficient with mechanical engineering development tools, simulation, and test equipment
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Strong technical fundamentals and analysis
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Staff Engineer, Electromechanical Battery Pack Design at Shield AI?
The required skills for Staff Engineer, Electromechanical Battery Pack Design at Shield AI include: Mechanical Engineering.
What is the seniority level for Staff Engineer, Electromechanical Battery Pack Design at Shield AI?
Staff Engineer, Electromechanical Battery Pack Design at Shield AI is a Staff level position.
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