Mechanism Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Mechanism Engineer in Midland, TX

Responsibilities for the Mechanism Engineer:

·      Design, prototype, and test deployable hardware (hinges, releases, gimbals, actuators) using CATIA/SolidWorks/NASTRAN for satellite phased-array antennas, ensuring GD&T compliance and ESD/cleanroom standards

·      Perform root-cause analysis (8D/Fishbone) on vibration, thermal, and TVAC failures; iterate prototypes with carbon fiber layups, FEA validation, and hardware troubleshooting to achieve mission reliability.

·      Scale from one-off cleanroom builds to high-volume production (6 satellites/month target), owning manufacturing drawings, vendor coordination, and integration timelines with occasional travel to Cape Canaveral and suppliers.

·      Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams (mechanisms, structures, assurance) on end-to-end subsystem integration; mentor juniors and contribute to continuous improvement for constellation expansion.

Qualifications for the Mechanism Engineer:

·      3–7 yrs hands-on space deployable (hinges/releases/gimbals/actuators on real hardware).

·      GD&T + RCA on hardware failures (vibe/thermal/TVAC).

Compensation for the Mechanism Engineer:

• $80,000 to $85,000 *Depending on Experience
• Cigna Medical, dental, vision, Holidays, 401k, PTO and Sick leave as required by law

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