Harness Engineer - Design and AIT

EVONA; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EVONA in Midland, Texas is seeking a Mechanisms Manufacturing Engineer to support the assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft mechanisms. You will work hands-on with design, test, and production teams to ensure successful build, qualification, and delivery of space mechanisms and subsystems.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and 2–5 years of aerospace hardware experience, with strong CAD/tooling and RCCA familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Minimum 2–5 years of relevant aerospace or precision hardware assembly/test experience.
• Experience with mechanism testing and RCCA methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing and test engineering support during build, integration, and verification.
• Lead mechanism- and subsystem-level tests; develop testing requirements, materials, processes, and tooling.
• Participate in design, analysis, and system trade studies for AIT strategies.
• Provide inputs to design engineering to optimize manufacturing flow, cost, and layout.
• Prepare detailed product and process reports by collecting and summarizing data.
• Execute design and analysis using engineering principles per company standards.
• Troubleshoot anomalies, perform root-cause analysis, and drive resolution.
• Contribute to iterative mechanism design improvements based on test findings.

Skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Ownership mindset

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

AutoDesk Inventor

SolidWorks

NX

Creo

LabVIEW

Job description

Are you an early-career engineer looking to help shape the future of satellite communications?

An innovative space technology company is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Mechanisms Manufacturing Engineer to support the assembly, integration, and testing (AIT) of spacecraft mechanisms. The candidate will work hands‑on in a dynamic environment, collaborating closely with design, test, and production teams to ensure successful build, qualification, and delivery of space mechanisms and subsystems.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing and test engineering support to Production during build, integration, and verification phases
• Perform and lead mechanism‑level and subsystem‑level tests; develop testing requirements, materials, processes, and tooling (vibration, shock, TVAC, assembly)
• Participate in and execute design, analysis, and system trade studies to determine mechanism AIT strategies at system and spacecraft levels
• Provide inputs to Design Engineering to optimize manufacturing flow, cost, and layout
• Prepare detailed product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data
• Execute design and analysis using sound engineering principles while adhering to company standards and program requirements
• Troubleshoot and investigate anomalies and failures, perform root‑cause analysis, and drive resolution
• Participate in iterative mechanism design improvements based on findings in test and production

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Experience

• Minimum of 2–5 years of relevant experience in aerospace or precision hardware assembly/test

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with space‑qualified mechanisms (e.g., release devices, actuators, hinges, latches, deployment systems)
• Familiarity with root cause and corrective action (RCCA) methodologies and nonconformance resolution
• Working knowledge of ECAD/MCAD integration, configuration control, and product data management systems
• Experience supporting vibration, shock, and TVAC test campaigns
• Understanding of cleanroom practices and contamination control
• Preferred certifications: IPC‑A‑610/J‑STD‑001, NASA‑STD‑8739 or ECSS‑Q‑ST‑70 standards, AS9100, Six Sigma

Soft Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering and production teams
• Proven problem‑solving mindset and ownership mentality
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy of documentation and project deliverables
• Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• CAD Tools: AutoDesk Inventor, SolidWorks, NX, or Creo
• Analysis Tools: FEA experience is a plus
• Data/Documentation Systems: Fusion or equivalent PDM/PLM tools
• General Tools: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Test/Data Acquisition: LabVIEW or similar systems (preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Capable of working hands‑on with flight hardware, test setups, and precision instruments
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 lbs
• Availability for occasional extended shifts
• Night shift/weekend shift availability