Senior Manager, Battery Mechanical Engineering

Highlights

• Lead mechanical design of next-gen battery packs powering AUVs and munitions.
• Own battery architecture from blank-sheet concept through high-rate production.
• Drive thermal and safety engineering for high-voltage, high-energy-density packs.

Ideal candidate

First-principles mechanical leader who thrives in fast-paced hardware environments and takes extreme ownership. You love mentoring teams and building rugged power systems that enable future defense missions.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical design focused on high-voltage lithium-ion battery packs or energy storage systems
• 3+ years of experience directly managing and leading engineering teams
• Deep expertise in mechanical design tools (e.g., NX, SolidWorks) and PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter)
• Strong understanding of battery pack safety principles including thermal runaway isolation, venting, and high-voltage isolation
• Hands-on experience with FEA for structural/vibration and CFD for thermal management
• Familiarity with battery standards and regulatory testing (e.g., UN 38.3, NAVSEA SG IX, UL 2580, DO-311)
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance