Wildfire Mechanical Innovation Engineer: Design, Prototype, Deploy

Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc.; Post Falls (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc. in Post Falls, Idaho is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II/III to transform ideas into field-ready wildfire mitigation solutions.

You will design, prototype, test, and deploy mechanical and electromechanical systems for use in challenging environments, balancing speed, safety, and manufacturability. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will collaborate across Wildfire Protection Engineering, Innovation & Assembly, and Wildfire Technical Services to move

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 4+ years of relevant mechanical design or applied engineering experience.
• Experience with prototyping, testing, and field deployments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design-build projects from concept through prototype, validation, and deployment.
• Develop wildfire mitigation technologies (pumps, barriers, sprinklers, suppression systems).
• Integrate mechanical, electrical, and control components into prototypes and field-ready systems.
• Conduct lab and field testing, troubleshoot issues, and iterate quickly.
• Produce engineering documentation including notes, test reports, and memos.

Skills

Mechanical design

Prototyping

Testing

CAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc. in Post Falls, Idaho is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II/III to transform ideas into field-ready wildfire mitigation solutions.

You will design, prototype, test, and deploy mechanical and electromechanical systems for use in challenging environments, balancing speed, safety, and manufacturability. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will collaborate across Wildfire Protection Engineering, Innovation & Assembly, and Wildfire Technical Services to move