Staff Engineer, Electromechanical Battery Pack Design (R6047)

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.

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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO: • Own design responsibility of a new battery pack, from concept through production

• Drive optimal performance while managing size, weight, manufacturing, and reliability

• Hands-on prototyping, testing, qualification, and handoff to production

• Define requirements, specifications, assembly drawings, 2D drawings

• Root cause failures and production problems

• Drive a cross-functional team to execute the top-level architecture

• Provide mentorship, design review, and program execution leadership

• Work in a fast-paced environment

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent

• 5+ years of experience

• Strong technical fundamentals in mechanics, thermal design, and electronics

• Have designed and delivered a battery product to market before

• Proficiency in CAD modeling

• Experience with various manufacturing processes

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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