Staff Engineer, Power System Battery Pack Designer (R4479)

Shield AI; Town of Texas, Fort Worth (WI, TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co in Dallas, Texas, seeks a Battery Owner responsible for all aspects of battery systems for the X-BAT and ground equipment. The role includes defining the battery system vision, deploying high voltage batteries, and ensuring performance and reliability through rigorous verification.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and over 5 years of experience, particularly in battery design for significant power systems. Our dynamic environment requires strong problem-solving skills and the capability to lead a team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience in battery systems or power systems.
• Experience delivering battery power systems to market.
• Strong technical fundamentals and analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the vision of the battery system for X-BAT.
• Deploy high voltage batteries to support a power system of 100kW.
• Design and integrate high-power systems for performance and reliability.
• Help hire and build the Power System team.
• Mentor and lead program execution.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Battery design

Power system development

High voltage systems

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Electrical engineering development tools

Simulation equipment

Test equipment

Job description

As the Battery owner, you will be responsible for all aspects of battery systems for X-BAT, the Launch and Recovery Vehicle, and ground equipment. This includes the architecture, design, qualification, integration, and deployment to production. 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!

What you’ll do:

• Define and execute the vision of the battery system for X-BAT, the Launch and Recovery Vehicle, and all ground equipment
• Deploy high voltage batteries (270V and higher) to support a power system on the order of 100kW
• Design, develop, and integrate state-of-the-art high-power systems tailored for optimal performance and reliability in harsh environments (high altitude, radiation, etc.)
• Execute make/buy trades that align with a long term development roadmap
• Help hire and build the Power System team
• Build a world class power electronics lab that serves all battery needs
• Ensure system performance and reliability is met through rigorous verification
• Debug complex problems related to the electrical design, environmental, manufacturing, etc.
• Provide mentorship, design review, and program execution leadership
• Work in a fast-paced environment

Required qualifications:

• You have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Battery design experience on large aircraft, or an equivalent power system (rocket, satellite, submarine, etc.)
• 5+ years relevant experience
• Have delivered battery power systems to market
• Proficient with electrical engineering development tools, simulation, and test equipment
• Strong technical fundamentals and analysis

Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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