Mechanisms Engineer (relocation assistance)
Zachary Piper Solutions, Midland, TX, United States
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a
Mechanisms Engineer
to join a Federal Consulting company located in
Midland, TX (fully on site) . The
Mechanisms Engineer
will support the design, assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft mechanisms, contributing to the rapid production and deployment of a next‑generation satellite constellation.
This work is 100% on site, with relocation assistance and meal stipend provided in addition to salary and benefits.
Responsibilities
Assemble, integrate, and test spacecraft mechanisms, including thousands of moving parts per satellite
Develop and operate ground support equipment for vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum testing
Analyze test data, determine pass/fail criteria, and support spacecraft integration and launch operations
Collaborate with engineers and technicians to ensure mechanism performance from design through mission deployment
Troubleshoot anomalies, perform root‑cause analysis, and contribute to design improvements
Requirements
2+ years of experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or related engineering fields
Proficiency in mechanical assembly, testing, and integration of space hardware
Experience with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) and test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, thermal chambers)
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Flexibility for occasional weekend and early morning work (e.g., 4 AM deployments)
Compensation
Salary Range:
$85,000 – $95,000+ depending on experience
Comprehensive Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Paid Holidays
Additional Benefits:
Relocation assistance, stock options, meal stipend, and unlimited PTO
Keywords
Mechanisms Engineer, AIT, Aerospace, Satellite Integration, CAD, Creo, SolidWorks, Thermal Vacuum Testing, Vibration Testing, Ground Support Equipment, Test Engineering, Spacecraft, CubeSat, Launch Operations, Agile, Manufacturing, SpaceTech
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Mechanisms Engineer
to join a Federal Consulting company located in
Midland, TX (fully on site) . The
Mechanisms Engineer
will support the design, assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft mechanisms, contributing to the rapid production and deployment of a next‑generation satellite constellation.
This work is 100% on site, with relocation assistance and meal stipend provided in addition to salary and benefits.
Responsibilities
Assemble, integrate, and test spacecraft mechanisms, including thousands of moving parts per satellite
Develop and operate ground support equipment for vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum testing
Analyze test data, determine pass/fail criteria, and support spacecraft integration and launch operations
Collaborate with engineers and technicians to ensure mechanism performance from design through mission deployment
Troubleshoot anomalies, perform root‑cause analysis, and contribute to design improvements
Requirements
2+ years of experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or related engineering fields
Proficiency in mechanical assembly, testing, and integration of space hardware
Experience with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) and test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, thermal chambers)
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Flexibility for occasional weekend and early morning work (e.g., 4 AM deployments)
Compensation
Salary Range:
$85,000 – $95,000+ depending on experience
Comprehensive Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Paid Holidays
Additional Benefits:
Relocation assistance, stock options, meal stipend, and unlimited PTO
Keywords
Mechanisms Engineer, AIT, Aerospace, Satellite Integration, CAD, Creo, SolidWorks, Thermal Vacuum Testing, Vibration Testing, Ground Support Equipment, Test Engineering, Spacecraft, CubeSat, Launch Operations, Agile, Manufacturing, SpaceTech
#LI-CW2
#LI-ONSITE
#J-18808-Ljbffr