Mechanisms Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Mechanisms Engineer to join a National Defense Contract in Midland, TX through 100% on site presence. The Mechanisms Engineer will design, test, and optimize satellite deployment mechanisms for their cutting-edge constellation. The Mechanisms Engineer will join a fast-growing team and will pioneer the future of global connectivity, bringing experience with Aerospace, manufacturing, and Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT).

Responsibilities of the Mechanisms Engineer include:

• Lead Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AIT) of satellite deployment mechanisms
  • Vibration, shock, thermal vacuum (TVAC), & functional testing for LEO satellites
• Iterate mechanism designs based on test/production feedback
  • Optimize manufacturing flow, cost, & satellite performance
• Troubleshoot anomalies and conduct root-cause analysis for space-flight hardware
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows & develop test fixtures
• General technical reports on manufacturing processes, test results, and system trade studies

Qualifications of the Mechanisms Engineer include:

• 3+ years of experience in Aerospace or Manufacturing
• Hands-on experience with Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AIT)
• Experience with support equipment like jigs, test fixtures for vibration, shock or thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing
• Background performing root-cause analysis, troubleshooting mechanism failure, …
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Preferred: Experience designing automated test fixtures or working with sensors (torque, pressure) and software (C#, Python) for testing

Compensation for the Mechanisms Engineer includes:

• Salary Range: $90,000-100,000 **depending on experience**
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, Holidays, PTO, sick leave as required by law

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