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.