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Staff Mechanical Engineer, Battery Module Design (R5636)

Shield AI· X-BAT Division – X-BAT Engineering - Avionics
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Hybrid (Seattle, WA), Hybrid (Boston, MA), Hybrid (San Diego, CA)$150k - $220kFull Time EmployeePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Battery system mechanical lead responsible for all mechanical aspects of battery systems for X-BAT, the Launch and Recovery Vehicle, and ground equipment, including enclosure design, internal cell packaging and interconnection, qualification, integration, and release to manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and integrate internal components (cells, PCBAs, current collectors, etc.) mounting and retention, cell compliance, coolant routing, vent routing, harness and connector integration
  • Collaborate with thermal department on executing internal thermal design (material selection, insulation, heatsink, flow rates, pressure drops, etc.)
  • Coordinate with process engineering and battery experts to determine weld schedule for cell electrode-to-current collector interfaces
  • Drive optimal performance while managing size, weight, DFM, safety, and reliability
  • Hands-on prototyping, testing, qualification, and handoff to production
  • Define assembly drawings, designing for tolerance, assembly, and serviceability
  • Ensure system performance and reliability is met through rigorous System-level shock, vibration, and thermal verification
  • Investigate root-cause for the mechanical package, environmental, manufacturing, etc.
  • Support design reviews, drive execution of assigned engineering deliverables in support of program objectives
  • Work in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • Battery module design experience on power systems (large aircraft, submarine, automotive, etc.)
  • 5+ years relevant experience
  • Have delivered battery power systems to market
  • Proficient with mechanical engineering development tools, simulation, and test equipment
  • Strong technical fundamentals and analysis

Skills

Required:Mechanical engineering design and analysisThermal design collaborationPrototype to production handoff
Nice to have:Weld scheduling for battery interfaces

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary employee offer package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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