Staff Mechanical Engineer, Battery Module Design (R5636)
- Salary
- USD 150,000 - 220,000 / per-year-salary
- Level
- Staff
- Work type
- On-site · Seattle
Not stated in the posting: visa.
Open. First seen 22 October 2026.
About the role
Shield AI's standard text
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:
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
Required qualifications:
- You have a 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
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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.
Shield AI's standard text
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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.
What this role asks for
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Compared with Shield AI's other open jobs.
The team: X-BAT Engineering - Avionics HIRES STEADILY
This role is one of 36 open in X-BAT Engineering - Avionics. 16 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in September: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
PCB Design (16 of 36), Altium (15 of 36), SolidWorks (10 of 36), Python (8 of 36), CATIA (7 of 36), ANSYS (5 of 36), FEA (5 of 36)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Staff Avionics Engineer, Electrical Systems - Ranger (R6345) posted Oct 19
- Staff Engineer, Power System - Ranger (R6326) posted Oct 18
- Engineer I, Mechanical Hardware Test posted Oct 17
- Senior Environmental Test Technician (R6211) posted Oct 9
- Director, Avionics Mechanical Engineering posted Sep 30
- Staff Electrical Specialist - Hardware Test (R6122) posted Sep 28
- RF Engineer I - New Grad (R6108) posted Sep 25
- Staff Electrical Engineer, Hardware Test (R6121) posted Sep 25
- Lead Mechanical Engineer, Hardware Test (X-BAT) posted Sep 25
- RF Engineer II (R6053) posted Sep 24
- Engineer I, PCB - New Grad (R6065) posted Sep 24
- Staff Engineer, Electromechanical Motor Design (R6028) posted Sep 22
- Senior Staff Engineer Power System, Launch Recovery Vehicle (R6025) posted Sep 22
- Staff Mechanical Engineer, Battery Pack Design (R6047) posted Sep 22
- Staff Engineer, Electromechanical Power Electronics (R6046) posted Sep 22
- Senior Electrical, Motor and Motor Drive Engineer (R6021) posted Sep 22
- Engineer II, Battery Test (R5954) posted Sep 9
- Senior Staff Engineer, PCB Design (R5752) posted Sep 9
- Staff Engineer, Reliability Test (R5532) posted Aug 24
- Senior Electrical Engineer, Test Equipment Design posted Jul 30
- Manager, Mechanical Engineering - Hardware Test (X-BAT) (R6093) posted Jul 8
- Staff Engineer, Electrical Integration & Test (R5204) posted Jun 12
- Engineer I, Electrical Integration & Test - New Grad (R5136) posted Jun 5
- Lead, Electrical Engineering (R5116) posted Jun 5
- Senior Component Engineer posted Apr 23
- Electrical Engineering Co-op - January 2027 posted Apr 15
- Power Electronics - Thermal Engineer Senior Staff posted Apr 8
- Hardware Reliability Lab Engineer II (R5142) posted Apr 3
- Power System – High-Voltage Test Engineer II – Electric Powertrain & Battery Systems (R4728) posted Jan 21
- Staff Engineering Specialist, Avionics (R5109) posted Dec 17
- Power Electronics - Electrical Engineer I posted Dec 11
- Electrical Engineer I - New Grad (SD) posted Nov 24
- Electrical Engineer I - New Grad (BOS) posted Nov 24
- Electrical Engineer I - New Grad (SEA) (R6107) posted Nov 24
- Power Electronics - Electrical Engineer II posted Sep 24
From the team and dates on Shield AI's own job board.
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