Mechanisms Engineer (Aerospace)

Zachary Piper Solutions; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

RSUs

PTO (unlimited)

Sick Leave as required by law

Relocation assistance

Temporary housing assistance

Monthly stipend

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Mechanisms Engineer to support development, integration, and validation of advanced aerospace systems. You will work hands-on with mechanical hardware in a fast-paced production and test environment across manufacturing, qualification, launch, and mission operations.

Responsibilities include leading integration and verification of deployment and actuation mechanisms, developing test plans, fixtures, and documentation, and performing environmental testing to

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with mechanical systems in aerospace hardware.
• Experience with spacecraft, satellites, launch vehicles, or high-reliability systems.
• Familiarity with environmental testing standards and aerospace quality requirements.
• Knowledge of electromechanical actuators, gear trains, deployment systems, latching mechanisms, and motion-control assemblies.
• Experience developing test fixtures, automation tools, or custom integration equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and test requirements.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA or similar).
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration and verification of spacecraft deployment and actuation mechanisms.
• Execute hardware builds and support manufacturing, test, and flight operations.
• Develop integration procedures, test plans, and engineering documentation.
• Perform mechanical analyses and evaluate interfaces, clearances, and system performance.
• Conduct environmental and functional testing to qualify flight hardware.
• Analyze test results, resolve anomalies, and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the hardware lifecycle.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Aerospace hardware

Actuators and deployment

Environmental testing

Test fixtures automation

Integration testing

Drawing interpretation

Kinematics and tolerances

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

CATIA

AutoCAD

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Mechanisms Engineer to support the development, integration, and validation of advanced aerospace systems. This position is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced production and test environment, working directly with complex mechanical hardware that enables critical spacecraft and satellite functionality. The role combines hands-on engineering, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure reliable performance throughout manufacturing, qualification, launch, and mission operations.

Responsibilities of the Mechanisms Engineer:

• Lead integration and verification of spacecraft deployment and actuation mechanisms.
• Execute hardware builds and support manufacturing, test, and flight operations.
• Develop integration procedures, test plans, and engineering documentation.
• Perform mechanical analyses and evaluate interfaces, clearances, and system performance.
• Conduct environmental and functional testing to qualify flight hardware.
• Analyze test results, resolve anomalies, and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the hardware lifecycle.

Qualifications of the Mechanisms Engineer:

• 4+ years of experience working with mechanical systems involving moving components, precision assemblies, actuators, deployment devices, or aerospace hardware.
• Experience supporting spacecraft, satellite, launch vehicle, aviation, defense, robotics, or other high-reliability mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with environmental testing standards and aerospace quality requirements.
• Knowledge of electromechanical actuators, gear trains, deployment systems, latching mechanisms, and motion-control assemblies.
• Experience developing test fixtures, automation tools, or custom integration equipment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting hardware through integration, testing, troubleshooting, and qualification activities.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, kinematics, tolerance analysis, load transfer, bearing systems, and actuation mechanisms.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, manufacturing documentation, and test requirements.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar design tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Compensation for the Mechanisms Engineer:

• Compensation: ~$85,000–$140,000 (**based on experience**) + RSUs
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, RSUs, PTO (unlimited), Sick Leave as required by law, etc
• Additional Benefits: Relocation assistance/ bonus ($10K) + temporary housing assistance ($2500 X2 months), monthly stipend ($1050/ monthly)
• Location: 100% onsite – Western TX

This job opens for applications on 8/4/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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