Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Design, build, test, and refine mechanical and electromechanical wildfire mitigation systems, taking projects from initial concepts through prototypes and field-ready deployment. Coordinate testing, troubleshooting, documentation, vendors, and cross-functional teams to deliver safe, reliable, manufacturable, and cost-effective solutions.

Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline and at least four years of relevant experience are required. Candidates should have hands-on experience building and troubleshooting physical systems, strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, CAD proficiency (preferably AutoCAD), and experience planning and executing tests; pump, fluid-system, controls, and emergency-response experience are preferred.

Key Skills: Mechanical Design, Product Development, Prototyping, Fabrication, Electromechanical Systems Integration, CAD, AutoCAD, Testing and Validation, Instrumentation and Data Collection, Troubleshooting, Low-Voltage Wiring, Fluid Systems, Pump Systems, Technical Documentation, Vendor Coordination, Field Deployment