Mechanical Engineer – Wildfire Mitigation Systems

Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc.; Post Falls (ID); On-site; USD 84,900 - 124,100; Full time

Job summary

Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II/III to create innovative wildfire mitigation solutions. The successful candidate will not only design and prototype systems but also ensure they are ready for field deployment and operational use. This role requires hands-on skills in mechanical systems and the ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.

The position provides a competitive salary range of $84,900 to $124,100 annually, with strong emphasis on teamwork, creativity, and rapid iteration of ideas in real-world settings.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design, product development.
• Proven ability to build, modify, troubleshoot mechanical systems.
• Experience with prototypes and high-reliability systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and deploy mechanical systems.
• Lead projects from concept to production-ready deployment.
• Conduct lab and field testing for performance evaluation.

Skills

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

Problem solving skills

Prototyping and fabrication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II/III to create innovative wildfire mitigation solutions. The successful candidate will not only design and prototype systems but also ensure they are ready for field deployment and operational use. This role requires hands-on skills in mechanical systems and the ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.

The position provides a competitive salary range of $84,900 to $124,100 annually, with strong emphasis on teamwork, creativity, and rapid iteration of ideas in real-world settings.