Mechanisms Engineer – Aerospace Hardware (Onsite MD)

Piper Companies; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Mechanisms Engineer to join a Government Consulting company in Lanham, MD, 100% onsite. Responsibilities include designing, analyzing, and testing precision mechanical systems for aerospace applications, driving hardware development from concept through qualification.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in mechanical engineering, strong CAD (SolidWorks/Creo/NX), FEA, and PLM experience; bachelor's in mechanical engineering, aerospace or related field preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical engineering experience with complex systems.
• Proficient in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, NX) and engineering documentation.
• Experience with FEA and PLM/PDM systems.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and system integration.
• Aerospace or defense experience preferred; eligible for US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems and mechanisms, performing trade studies and engineering analyses to optimize performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Create detailed mechanical designs, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation in accordance with engineering standards and program requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support hardware integration, assembly, verification, and testing activities.
• Work with external suppliers and vendors to define technical requirements, review designs, and monitor development progress.
• Support environmental and qualification testing including vibration, thermal, and other performance evaluations while analyzing and documenting results.
• Investigate hardware anomalies, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to improve system performance and reliability.
• Define and validate mechanical interfaces between components and subsystems.
• Present technical data, design updates, and test results during internal and customer design reviews.
• Identify opportunities for design innovation, process improvements, and implementation of new technologies.

Skills

3D CAD

FEA

Mechanical design

Hardware development

Cross-functional teamwork

Aerospace industry

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Mechanisms Engineer to join a Government Consulting company in Lanham, MD, 100% onsite. Responsibilities include designing, analyzing, and testing precision mechanical systems for aerospace applications, driving hardware development from concept through qualification.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in mechanical engineering, strong CAD (SolidWorks/Creo/NX), FEA, and PLM experience; bachelor's in mechanical engineering, aerospace or related field preferred.