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.
