Lead Mechanical Engineer, Space Flight Hardware

IRPI LLC; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Employer contributions to retirement

Generous paid vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Annual bonus opportunities

Hands-on experience with flight hardware

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company located in Wilsonville is seeking a mid-level Mechanical Engineer to design and test subsystems for NASA and commercial space programs. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of experience, strong proficiency in SolidWorks, and possess the skills needed to lead design tasks and mentor peers. This role offers a competitive salary between $90,000 and $130,000, alongside comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience designing, analyzing, and testing mechanical or thermal-fluid systems.
• Familiarity with test instrumentation and data collection.
• U.S. citizenship or nationality required for export-controlled work.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and analysis tasks for mechanical and thermal systems.
• Create and manage detailed SolidWorks models and drawings.
• Design and instrument test setups; execute tests and analyze data.

Skills

Proficiency in SolidWorks

Strong written and verbal communication

Hands-on experience with prototyping

Ability to analyze performance data

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering field

Tools

SolidWorks

Excel

MATLAB

Python

Job description

A leading aerospace technology company located in Wilsonville is seeking a mid-level Mechanical Engineer to design and test subsystems for NASA and commercial space programs. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of experience, strong proficiency in SolidWorks, and possess the skills needed to lead design tasks and mentor peers. This role offers a competitive salary between $90,000 and $130,000, alongside comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.