Aerospace Mechanical Design Engineer - Prototyping Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Exciting new projects

Strong Benefits

Great Leadership

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for aerospace projects in Portland, Oregon. You will contribute to mechanical and structural systems from concept through production, applying hands-on prototyping and rigorous design methods to meet performance and cost targets.

The ideal candidate has aerospace design experience, a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, proficiency with CAD, and comfort working with external partners and vendors in a fast-paced environment.

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 machining, molding, or additive manufacturing.
• Hands-on prototyping, fabrication, or assembly.
• Strong problem-solving skills; able 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

Mechanical design

CAD

Prototyping

Independent work

Problem solving

Export control compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for aerospace projects in Portland, Oregon. You will contribute to mechanical and structural systems from concept through production, applying hands-on prototyping and rigorous design methods to meet performance and cost targets.

The ideal candidate has aerospace design experience, a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, proficiency with CAD, and comfort working with external partners and vendors in a fast-paced environment.