Deployable Space Mechanisms Engineer - AIT (Onsite TX)

Piper Companies; The Colony (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

RSUs

Housing assistance

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Mechanisms Engineer (AIT) to join a high‑impact team supporting the design, assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft mechanisms for a next‑generation satellite constellation. This role is hands‑on and mission‑critical, focused on deployment systems and precision mechanisms.

The position offers competitive compensation with relocation assistance, RSUs, and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3–10+ years hands-on aerospace mechanisms experience.
• Experience assembling, integrating, and testing deployable space hardware.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo).
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering.
• Ability to discuss real‑world deployment failure modes and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, and test spacecraft mechanisms including hinges, yokes, actuators, deployable booms/arms.
• Perform hands-on mechanical integration and inspection on the factory floor with technicians.
• Develop and operate ground support equipment for vibration, shock, TVAC testing of deployment hardware.
• Analyze test data and define pass/fail criteria for spacecraft-level integration and deployment.

Skills

Hands-on aerospace experience

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Mechanisms Engineer (AIT) to join a high‑impact team supporting the design, assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft mechanisms for a next‑generation satellite constellation. This role is hands‑on and mission‑critical, focused on deployment systems and precision mechanisms.

The position offers competitive compensation with relocation assistance, RSUs, and a strong benefits package.