Lead Battery System Mechanical Engineer

InvestedintheMission; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Battery System Mechanical Lead to own all mechanical aspects of battery systems for X-BAT and related ground equipment. You will lead enclosure design, internal packaging, qualification, and release to manufacturing.

You will help build a world-class team to enable high-performance, reliable battery packs with scalable manufacturing and rapid procurement, while ensuring safety and compliance across the development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Battery design experience

5+ years relevant experience

Proficient with development tools &amp

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Simulation software

Test equipment

Mechanical design tools

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Battery System Mechanical Lead to own all mechanical aspects of battery systems for X-BAT and related ground equipment. You will lead enclosure design, internal packaging, qualification, and release to manufacturing.

You will help build a world-class team to enable high-performance, reliable battery packs with scalable manufacturing and rapid procurement, while ensuring safety and compliance across the development lifecycle.