Mechanical Product Designer

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 ($70-85k). 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.