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Staff Mechanical Engineer, Battery Pack Design (R6047)

Shield AI· X-BAT Division – X-BAT Engineering - Avionics
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Seattle, WA$187k - $281kFull Time EmployeePosted 4w ago

About the role

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

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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 are met through rigorous system-level shock, vibration, ingress, 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
  • Aerospace enclosure design experience on large aircraft, or an equivalent system (rocket, satellite, submarine, automotive, etc.)
  • 5+ years relevant experience
  • Have delivered aerospace systems to market
  • Proficient with mechanical engineering development tools, simulation, and test equipment
  • Strong technical fundamentals and analysis

Skills

Required:Prototyping, testing, and qualification

Benefits

  • Bonus
  • Benefits
  • Equity
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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