Mechanical Engineer
Jobot · Portland, OR · 3 days ago
On-siteEngineering$95k–$125k/yrFull-time
Salary: $95,000 - $125,000 per year
About us
We are a specialized aerospace engineering firm focused on the design, development, and integration of advanced air vehicle systems and mechanical structures. Our team partners with organizations ranging from early-stage innovators to established aerospace and defense companies, providing engineering expertise across the full product lifecycle—from early concept development through prototyping, testing, and production readiness.
Why join us
- Exciting new projects
- Strong benefits
- Great leadership
Responsibilities
- Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using CAD
- Create engineering drawings, technical documentation, and bills of materials
- Support structural analysis and design optimization in collaboration with internal or external partners
- Build, assemble, and test prototypes to validate performance and functionality
- Work with vendors and manufacturers to produce custom parts and assemblies
- Manage design tasks to meet project timelines, performance requirements, and cost targets
- Communicate design progress, challenges, and solutions with cross-functional teams
Requirements
- Aerospace, Aircraft, Aviation or Defense design experience is required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Experience working with Injection Molded Plastics, Composites, Metallics
- 2+ years of mechanical design experience in a professional environment
- Experience with CAD software and mechanical design principles
- Familiarity with common manufacturing processes such as machining, molding, or additive manufacturing
- Hands-on experience with prototyping, fabrication, or assembly
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Must be eligible to work on projects subject to U.S. export control regulations
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or similar tools
- Familiarity with structural analysis or simulation tools
- Experience working with complex mechanical systems or assemblies
- Exposure to regulated or high-performance engineering environments
Benefits
- Strong benefits package