Mechanical Product Designer
Kawak Aviation Technologies Inc., Bend, OR, United States
Mechanical Product Designer | Aircraft Systems | Kawak Aviation (Bend, OR)
Design products that go from concept to aircraft.
At Kawak, we build aircraft-integrated systems used in
real aerial firefighting operations . We’re not a slow, layered aerospace company.
We move fast, iterate quickly, and build products that operators rely on in high-consequence environments.
We’re looking for a
Mechanical Product Designer
to help shape the next generation of our systems.
What You’ll Do
Develop and iterate mechanical concepts for aircraft systems Design real hardware: tanks, structures, hydraulics, composite components Explore multiple design directions to define the best solution Work closely with engineering to turn concepts into real products
This is not a drafting role. This is a
front-end product design role with real ownership.
What Makes This Role Different
Your ideas turn into real products quickly High ownership in a small, capable team Direct impact on product direction Work tied to real-world missions, not internal programs
What We’re Looking For
3–8+ years mechanical design experience Strong SolidWorks capability Experience with assemblies, sheet metal, or mechanical systems Ability to move fast from concept to iteration
Location
Bend, Oregon Relocation support available for the right candidate
Interested?
If you enjoy solving real-world problems, iterating quickly, and seeing your designs become mission-critical products, we should talk.
Benefits
Competitive compensation based on experience and capability. Medical and dental coverage. 401(k) with company match. Paid time off (PTO). A consistent weekday schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. A tight-knit team working on meaningful products that serve real-world missions.
Design products that go from concept to aircraft.
At Kawak, we build aircraft-integrated systems used in
real aerial firefighting operations . We’re not a slow, layered aerospace company.
We move fast, iterate quickly, and build products that operators rely on in high-consequence environments.
We’re looking for a
Mechanical Product Designer
to help shape the next generation of our systems.
What You’ll Do
Develop and iterate mechanical concepts for aircraft systems Design real hardware: tanks, structures, hydraulics, composite components Explore multiple design directions to define the best solution Work closely with engineering to turn concepts into real products
This is not a drafting role. This is a
front-end product design role with real ownership.
What Makes This Role Different
Your ideas turn into real products quickly High ownership in a small, capable team Direct impact on product direction Work tied to real-world missions, not internal programs
What We’re Looking For
3–8+ years mechanical design experience Strong SolidWorks capability Experience with assemblies, sheet metal, or mechanical systems Ability to move fast from concept to iteration
Location
Bend, Oregon Relocation support available for the right candidate
Interested?
If you enjoy solving real-world problems, iterating quickly, and seeing your designs become mission-critical products, we should talk.
Benefits
Competitive compensation based on experience and capability. Medical and dental coverage. 401(k) with company match. Paid time off (PTO). A consistent weekday schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. A tight-knit team working on meaningful products that serve real-world missions.