Staff Mechanical Engineer, Battery Module Design (R5636)

About the role

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.