Senior Mechanical Engineer

Piper Companies is Senior Mechanical Engineer to work in our satellite Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) contributing to the mechanical design, analysis, specification, testing and validation in Midland, Texas

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical designs and modelling of mechanical subsystems and payload. Preparation of preliminary design with layouts, sketches, testing requirements, materials, processes, and tools, define mechanical interfaces with other mechanical subsystems.
• Develop and maintain mechanical design documentation, manufacturing drawings, interface control drawings for integration and test tooling. (vibration, shock, TVAC, Static Load, Integration)
• Technical support to AIT activities including fabrication, assembly, integration, and tests
• Responsible for the design and capability of the system design to meet the technical requirements
• Support in structural decisions and engineering trade-offs to find the best conceptual architectures and design

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field--or aerospace.

Experience:

• A minimum of 3-(average 6)-10 years of hands-on experience in mechanical design in spacecraft mechanical systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Higher degree is preferred
• Experience using PDM (ie: Autodesk Vault, solidworks PDM, Siemens teamcenter) and PLM (ie: Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE / ENOVIA, Aras Innovator)  software is preferred. (for AST this is Changing soon so no specific technology required here- just Understanding of concept of drawings, release concepts, etc)
• Direct experience with AIT (assembly, integration and test) activities
• Design of large welded steel assemblies
• Knowledge in GD& T is a plus---geometric dimensioning and tolerance
• Technical skills in FEM computer methods using standard analytical tools and classical structural analysis methods is a plus

Soft Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with other engineers
• Flexibility/adaptability in a fast-paced & dynamic environment
• Fluent English written and verbal communication skills

Technology Stack:

• CAD software (Inventor is preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods
• Ability to perform light assembly work and lift items up to 30 lbs