IRPI · 3 weeks ago
Mechanical Design Engineer (Space Hardware)
Wilsonville, Oregon, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelIRPI pioneers the hardware that sustains life and enables exploration beyond Earth. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take ownership of component and subsystem design for active NASA and commercial space contracts, driving the creation of hardware that advances human space exploration.
AerospaceConsultingProduct Research
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own the full design lifecycle for space hardware, managing both inherited legacy designs and new concepts from initial sketch through detailed design, assembly, and integration
Design complex parts and assemblies for Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS), involving fluid dynamics, thermal management, and structural integrity
Utilize advanced manufacturing techniques, specifically designing for metallic and polymer additive manufacturing (3D printing), CNC machining, and molding
Translate designs into production realities, leveraging both internal manufacturing capabilities and external vendors to establish efficient fabrication processes
Develop novel manufacturing and prototyping methods to support cutting-edge research and development (R&D) efforts where standard processes do not exist
Perform structural and thermal analysis (FEA) as needed to validate designs, ensuring hardware can withstand rigorous spaceflight environments
Collaborate with senior engineering leadership to refine requirements and iterate rapidly on prototypes, balancing speed with technical rigor
Demonstrate deep mechanical design expertise, taking accountability for individual design outcomes while contributing to broader system optimization
Qualification
Required
Adept in complex mechanical design using SolidWorks (or similar 3D CAD)
Passion for solving difficult packaging and fabrication challenges
Access to export-controlled technology (U.S. citizens or nationals only)
Own the full design lifecycle for space hardware
Design complex parts and assemblies for Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS)
Utilize advanced manufacturing techniques, specifically designing for metallic and polymer additive manufacturing (3D printing), CNC machining, and molding
Translate designs into production realities
Develop novel manufacturing and prototyping methods
Perform structural and thermal analysis (FEA) as needed to validate designs
Collaborate with senior engineering leadership to refine requirements and iterate rapidly on prototypes
Demonstrate deep mechanical design expertise
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
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