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Shield AI

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
SeattleWashingtonUSA
Job type
Hardware
Posted
Feb 9, 2026
Salary
$150,000–$220,000 a year
Full-time

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

Job description

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!

Job responsibilities

  • 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

Job requirements

  • 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

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