Shield Staff Mechanical Engineer leading mechanical aspects of battery systems for X-BAT and ground equipment. Responsible for enclosure design, cell packaging, qualification, integration, and manufacturing release.
Responsibilities
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.
Define mechanical specifications and execute the battery system external enclosure, thermal management and environmental protection for X-BAT, and the ground Launch and Recovery Vehicle.
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 are met through rigorous system-level shock, vibration, ingress, 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
Qualification
5+ years relevant experienceTemporary employee offer package
Required
Aerospace enclosure design experience on large aircraft, or an equivalent system (rocket, satellite, submarine, automotive, etc.)
5+ years relevant experience
Have delivered aerospace systems to market
Proficient with mechanical engineering development tools, simulation, and test equipment
Strong technical fundamentals and analysis
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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