Mechanisms Engineer (Aerospace) - Lanham, 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 is seeking a Mechanisms Engineer to join a Government Consulting company located in Lanham, MD through 100% onsite work. The Mechanisms Engineer will support the design, development, analysis, integration, and testing of precision mechanical systems for advanced aerospace applications, driving hardware development from concept through qualification and deployment.

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

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, mechanical design, or hardware development supporting complex systems
• Experience with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or similar design platforms
• Familiarity with engineering analysis methods including finite element analysis (FEA)
• Experience with PLM/PDM systems and engineering documentation management
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, manufacturing processes, product development, and system integration
• Experience supporting hardware through the full product lifecycle from design through testing and delivery preferred
• Aerospace, space systems, defense, or other high-performance industry experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline, Advanced degree preferred

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $90,000 - $140,000 **depending on experience** + RSUs
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO (unlimited after 90 days), Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays
• Clearance Level: Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Location: 100% onsite in Lanham, MD

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