Lead Spacecraft Mechanisms Technician – Onsite

Piper Companies; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Temporary housing allowance

Monthly stipend

RSUs

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Lead Spacecraft Mechanisms Technician to join a Commercial Space Technology company located in Western Texas through 100% onsite work. The Lead Mechanisms Technician will perform hands-on mechanical assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft mechanisms while leading junior technicians and supporting high-rate satellite production.

The role requires 5–15 years of aerospace/mechanical systems experience, and will involve mentoring technicians, working

Qualifications

• 5–15 years of experience in high‑reliability aerospace or precision mechanical systems.
• Hands‑on mechanical assembly, integration, and testing experience.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and following technical procedures.
• Environment testing experience (vibe, shock, TVAC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft mechanical subsystems.
• Build mechanism sub-assemblies, actuators, hinges, deployment systems, and release devices.
• Integrate mechanical assemblies onto spacecraft structures.
• Support developmental, qualification, and acceptance testing.
• Conduct inspections, verification, and anomaly identification during build and test.
• Lead complex assembly operations and mentor junior technicians.

Skills

Aerospace assembly

Engineering drawings

Environmental testing

Mentoring/leadership

Cleanroom practices

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Lead Spacecraft Mechanisms Technician to join a Commercial Space Technology company located in Western Texas through 100% onsite work. The Lead Mechanisms Technician will perform hands-on mechanical assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft mechanisms while leading junior technicians and supporting high-rate satellite production.

The role requires 5–15 years of aerospace/mechanical systems experience, and will involve mentoring technicians, working