$90,000 – $130KMidFull Time
IRPI is pioneering the hardware that sustains life and enables exploration beyond Earth.
We design and build flight systems for spacecraft, habitats, and suits, advancing systems that manage air, water, waste, and thermal control for human missions. Our portfolio spans CO₂ removal and air revitalization, hydroponics, biological sample processing, waste management, and fire safety, as well as condensing heat exchangers, propellant management devices, lunar lander components, and advanced suit subsystems.
What makes IRPI unique is how we integrate research, design, and fluid-thermal engineering to produce hardware that performs in challenging environments. From early-stage concepts to flight-qualified systems, we transform ideas into tested, mission-ready technology that expands the boundaries of human presence in space.
As a Mechanical Engineer at the mid-level, you’ll take ownership of subsystem design and testing for active NASA and commercial space programs. You’ll work hands-on across the full lifecycle—from concept development, CAD, and analysis through in-house prototyping, test execution, and flight integration. You’ll help drive design decisions, coordinate with partners, and ensure designs mature into reliable, high-performance hardware.
This role is ideal for engineers with at least a few years of experience who are ready to lead discrete efforts, mentor early-career teammates, and deepen their technical expertise while working on real flight projects.
This position requires access to export-controlled technology. Only U.S. citizens or nationals are eligible.
We’re looking for engineers who take pride in craftsmanship, think creatively across disciplines, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
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Be sure to answer all application questions fully and thoughtfully. Our hiring team reviews every application and may also consider you for other positions that align with your skills and interests.
If you have a thesis, dissertation, or technical presentation (M.S. or Ph.D. work), include it. A cover letter is optional but encouraged if it provides details not captured in your resume.
IRPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected category.
