Flight Assurance Associate Manufacturing Engineer- Midland, TX

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer: Flight Assurance to join a New Space satellite manufacturing company located in Midland, TX through 100% onsite work. The Associate Manufacturing Engineer: Flight Assurance will conduct quality engineering activities focused on inspections, validation, and mission assurance for high-volume satellite production.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute quality control processes to ensure safety, performance, and mission reliability of satellite components.
• Perform inspections and audits on assemblies and subsystems in cleanroom environments.
• Support testing activities (vibration, thermal vacuum) and assist with integration and compliance documentation.
• Analyze test data, identify nonconformance's, and contribute to root-cause investigations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to improve processes and adapt to rapid production scaling (up to 6 satellites/month).

Qualifications:

• Experience: 0–3 years (recent graduates or interns encouraged).
• Skills: Hands-on experience with quality/validation processes, FEA/simulations, CAD tools (SolidWorks, ANSYS), and compliance documentation.
• Preferred: Exposure to high-volume manufacturing, material analysis, and process optimization.
• Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Eligibility: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Compensation:

• Salary: $85,000/ year depending on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays
• Other benefits: relocation assistance ($10,000), unlimited PTO after 90 days, Restricted Stock Units, monthly meal allowance and stipend ($1000 monthly)
• Clearance Level: Must be eligible to work in the United States and pass a background check
• Location: 100% onsite in Midland, TX

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