Mechanisms Engineer

EVONA; Texas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EVONA is seeking a Mechanisms Engineer to join its aerospace team in Texas. You will design, develop, assemble, integrate, and test mechanical systems and spaceflight mechanisms for advanced aerospace applications, working on both prototypes and production builds.

The role emphasizes reliable performance, quality, and collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and test teams. The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering background, hands-on testing experience, and familiarity with CAD

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar.
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical systems, mechanism development, or aerospace integration & test.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical testing, precision mechanisms, and hardware validation.
• Experience with CAD software, engineering analysis tools, and test instrumentation.
• Familiarity with space mechanisms, deployment systems, or high-performance assemblies is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support mechanical design iterations based on production and test feedback.
• Execute mechanical testing: vibration, shock, thermal vacuum (TVAC), environmental, and assembly.
• Develop test procedures, test requirements, tooling, and assembly instructions.
• Conduct trade studies, design for manufacturability (DFM), and process optimization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design engineers, manufacturing, and integration teams.
• Investigate mechanical failures, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide hands-on support for mechanism integration, AI&T workflows, and production assembly.
• Generate and present technical reports, test documentation, and data analysis.

Skills

Mechanism design

Mechanical testing

CAD software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Mechanisms Engineer – Aerospace, Spacecraft, AI&T, Mechanical Systems, Testing

We're hiring a Mechanisms Engineer to join an innovative team working on the design, development, assembly, integration, and testing (AI&T) of mechanical systems and spaceflight mechanisms for advanced aerospace and space applications.

This is a high-impact role for a detail-oriented engineer with a strong background in mechanical engineering, mechanism design, manufacturing engineering, or aerospace systems. You'll work on both prototype (non-recurring) and production (recurring) builds, playing a key role in optimizing performance, quality, and reliability across all project phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support mechanical design iterations based on production and test feedback


• Execute mechanical testing: vibration, shock, thermal vacuum (TVAC), environmental, and assembly


• Develop test procedures, test requirements, tooling, and assembly instructions


• Conduct trade studies, design for manufacturability (DFM), and process optimization


• Collaborate cross-functionally with design engineers, manufacturing, and integration teams


• Investigate mechanical failures, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions


• Provide hands-on support for mechanism integration, AI&T workflows, and production assembly


• Generate and present technical reports, test documentation, and data analysis

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar


• 2+ years of experience in mechanical systems, mechanism development, or aerospace integration & test


• Strong knowledge of mechanical testing, precision mechanisms, and hardware validation


• Experience with CAD software, engineering analysis tools, and test instrumentation


• Familiarity with space mechanisms, deployment systems, or high-performance assemblies is a plus


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills