Mechanical Engineer, Space Hardware (Mid-Level)
IRPI · Wilsonville, OR · 4 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$108k–$135k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Lead design and analysis tasks for mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems supporting spaceflight hardware
- Develop concepts, perform trade studies, and drive design reviews with cross-disciplinary input
- Create and manage detailed SolidWorks models, assemblies, and drawings under configuration control
- Generate, maintain, and release bills of materials for prototype and flight builds
- Oversee and participate in the fabrication and assembly of test articles and flight hardware
- Design and instrument test setups; execute tests and analyze performance data using Excel, MATLAB, or Python
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve design or test issues with minimal supervision
- Document results and present clear technical conclusions to internal and external stakeholders
- Support integration and verification activities with NASA and commercial partners
- Mentor early-career teammates and contribute to IRPI's culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and technical excellence
Requirements
- Minimum Qualifications: B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related engineering field; 3-5 years of experience designing, analyzing, and testing mechanical or thermal-fluid systems; proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD, including manufacturing drawings and tolerance analysis; hands-on experience with prototyping, machining, or additive manufacturing; hands-on experience with test instrumentation, data collection, and analysis tools (Excel, MATLAB, or Python); ability to communicate technical work clearly in writing and verbally, with documented examples (e.g., a thesis, design review package, or technical report); U.S. citizenship or nationality (required for export-controlled work)
- Nice to Have: Prior experience at a small space company, startup, or small-team R&D environment; exposure to NASA program lifecycles, design reviews (PDR/CDR), or flight qualification processes; experience mentoring early-career engineers or leading small technical efforts