IRPI · 2 weeks ago
R&D Mechanical Engineer - Fluid Systems (Spaceflight)
Wilsonville, Oregon, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelIRPI is pioneering the hardware that sustains life and enables exploration beyond Earth. They are looking for an R&D Mechanical Engineer who will unite first-principles physics with mechanical design to solve complex problems for NASA and commercial space partners.
AerospaceConsultingProduct Research
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform rigorous analysis and trade studies for mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems. You must be able to justify design decisions using fundamental physics, not just "rule of thumb."
Create novel SolidWorks parts, assemblies, and detailed drawings that survive launch loads and operate reliably in extreme environments
Operate additive manufacturing equipment and shop tools to fabricate prototypes. If you design it, you should be able to build it
Design and assemble complex test rigs. Instrument hardware, write test procedures, and execute data collection for fluid-thermal systems
Process experimental data using Python or MATLAB to generate clear engineering conclusions. You must be able to troubleshoot anomalies and determine root causes
Work at the intersection of biology, chemistry, and engineering, collaborating with NASA partners to integrate your hardware into larger life-support ecosystems
Qualification
Required
U.S. citizenship or national status due to access to export-controlled technology
High analytical horsepower
Ability to unite first-principles physics (thermodynamics, fluids, heat transfer) with mechanical design and fabrication
Experience in performing rigorous analysis and trade studies for mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems
Ability to justify design decisions using fundamental physics
Experience in creating SolidWorks parts, assemblies, and detailed drawings for spaceflight applications
Experience in operating additive manufacturing equipment and shop tools for rapid prototyping
Experience in designing and assembling complex test rigs
Ability to instrument hardware, write test procedures, and execute data collection for fluid-thermal systems
Experience in processing experimental data using Python or MATLAB
Ability to troubleshoot anomalies and determine root causes
Experience in cross-disciplinary collaboration with biology, chemistry, and engineering
Company
IRPI
IRPI is a research organization that specializes in microgravity research, space technology, computation and modelling solutions.
Founded in 2011
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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