Wildfire Mitigation Mechanical Engineer - Prototyping

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

Job summary

Wildfire Defense Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II/III in Post Falls, ID to transform ideas into field-ready wildfire mitigation solutions. You will own projects end‑to‑end from concept to production, balancing speed, safety, manufacturability, and cost.

The role bridges design and field deployment, requiring hands-on fabrication, low-voltage wiring, and testing. Collaboration with multiple teams ensures practical, scalable systems for insurers and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of mechanical design/product development/engineered systems experience.
• Proficiency in CAD; AutoCAD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design-build projects from concept through prototype to production-ready deployment.
• Develop wildfire mitigation technologies (pumps, barriers, sprinklers, suppression systems).
• Integrate mechanical, electrical, and control components into prototypes and field-ready systems.
• Conduct structured lab and field testing; troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Produce clear engineering documentation including design notes and test reports.
• Support field operations and external vendors as needed.

Skills

Mechanical design

Prototype development

Field testing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD

Job description

Wildfire Defense Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II/III in Post Falls, ID to transform ideas into field-ready wildfire mitigation solutions. You will own projects end‑to‑end from concept to production, balancing speed, safety, manufacturability, and cost.

The role bridges design and field deployment, requiring hands-on fabrication, low-voltage wiring, and testing. Collaboration with multiple teams ensures practical, scalable systems for insurers and clients.