- Robot type
- Drone
- Location
- SeattleWashingtonUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Sep 1, 2026
Battery Pack Mechanical Design Engineer II, Amazon Prime Air - Electric Propulsion Subsystem
Job description
We are seeking a Battery Pack Mechanical Hardware Development Engineer II to join our Drone Electric Propulsion Subsystem (EPS) team. In this role, you will be a significant and autonomous contributor, solving difficult hardware engineering problems related to battery systems. You will design, develop, and validate battery packs from concept through production, working on high-voltage battery systems that push the boundaries of performance, reliability, efficiency, and safety.
This position requires an engineer who demonstrates strong technical depth in battery pack design while also exhibiting the system-level thinking and influence characteristic of our most impactful contributors.
Job requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
- 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated experience taking a mechanical design from concept through prototype to production.
- Battery pack mechanical design: cell-to-pack architecture, module design, cell holders, busbar integration, enclosures, and structural support for prismatic, cylindrical, or pouch cells.
- CAD proficiency: SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, or NX for 3D modeling, GD&T, and detailed drawings.
- Sealing and enclosure design: IP-rated enclosures, gaskets, potting/encapsulation, and pressure equalization/venting.
- Understanding of high-voltage safety practices, creepage and clearance requirements, and isolation/insulation coordination.
- Familiarity with thermal runaway mitigation and propagation prevention (venting, barriers, intumescent materials).
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