Aerospace Mechanical Design Engineer: Prototyping & Build

Jobot; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong Benefits

Great Leadership

Exciting projects

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with aerospace experience to join our Portland, OR team. You will design mechanical and structural components, create drawings, and collaborate across disciplines from concept through production readiness.

The ideal candidate has hands-on prototyping experience, proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks), and a background in aerospace/defense. Strong problem solving and teamwork are essential for fast-paced project delivery.

Qualifications

• Aerospace, Aircraft, Aviation or Defense design experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience 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.

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.

Skills

CAD

Mechanical design

Prototyping

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with aerospace experience to join our Portland, OR team. You will design mechanical and structural components, create drawings, and collaborate across disciplines from concept through production readiness.

The ideal candidate has hands-on prototyping experience, proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks), and a background in aerospace/defense. Strong problem solving and teamwork are essential for fast-paced project delivery.