Staff Engineer, Electromechanical Battery 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>](https://shield.ai/). Follow Shield AI on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/shield-ai), [X](https://x.com/shieldaitech), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/shield_ai), and [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@Shield_AI).

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