Staff Engineer, Electromechanical Battery Design (R6047) at Shield AI

The role

Shield AI is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and production of a new battery pack for intelligent defense systems. This role involves managing the full product lifecycle from initial concept through manufacturing and deployment.

What you'll do

• Lead the design of new battery packs from concept through production
• Optimize performance while balancing size, weight, and reliability constraints
• Conduct hands-on prototyping, testing, and qualification for production handoff
• Define technical requirements, specifications, and detailed assembly drawings
• Perform root cause analysis for failures and production issues
• Provide mentorship and leadership to cross-functional execution teams

What you'll bring

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of five years of professional engineering experience
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanics, thermal design, and electronics
• Proven track record of delivering battery products to market
• Proficiency in CAD modeling and various manufacturing processes

Your impact

By delivering high-performance battery systems, you will directly enhance the capabilities of autonomous aircraft and intelligent systems used to protect service members. Your leadership in battery design ensures the reliability and efficiency of critical defense technology in global operations.