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

Shield AI

Seattle / WA / USA

Onsite

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About this role

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description:

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

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 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

Required 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

Additional Information

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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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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Compensation

$150,000 - $220,000 a year

Skills & Technologies

Simulation

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Job Details

Company: Shield AI
Location: Seattle / WA / USA
Work Type: Onsite
Posted: February 10, 2026
Source freshness: Seen on employer source 14h ago

About Shield AI

Shield AI is building the world's best AI pilot. Their Hivemind AI powers autonomous aircraft for defense applications, enabling drones to fly missions in GPS-denied environments without communications.

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