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IRPI pioneers the hardware that sustains life and enables exploration beyond Earth. From spacecraft systems to advanced suit technologies, we turn bold ideas into flight-ready hardware that makes missions safer, longer, and more capable. Our engineers don’t just design, they prototype, test, and deliver the fluid, thermal, and life-support systems that astronauts depend on.

Why work at IRPI?

  • Shape the Future of Human Spaceflight – Contribute directly to life-support and fluid systems that sustain astronauts on NASA and commercial missions.

  • Own the Full Engineering Cycle – Take bold ideas from concept to CAD and from test stand to orbit, engineers at IRPI lead hardware end-to-end.

  • Work with Frontier Technologies – Design and build with advanced materials, additive manufacturing, microgravity testing, and a wide variety of manufacturing processes.

  • Collaborate in a Tight-Knit Team – Join a focused group where mentorship, technical depth, and collaboration drive results.

  • Accelerate Your Career – Grow fast in a high-impact environment where your contributions scale both your career and IRPI’s role in space and defense.

Astronaut with CCF Experiment

Open Positions

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If you’re passionate about space exploration but don’t see a perfect fit, we’d still love to hear from you. We’re generally looking for talent in engineering, research, operations, project management, business development, and marketing.