Spacecraft Mechanisms Engineer - Onsite Relocation & Perks

Piper Companies; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Stock options

Meal stipend

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Mechanisms Engineer to join a Federal Consulting company in Midland, TX. The role focuses on designing, assembling, integrating, and testing spacecraft mechanisms to support rapid satellite constellations and mission deployments on site.

The engineer will work with CAD tools and ground support equipment, perform data analysis, and collaborate across teams to ensure mechanism performance from design through launch.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or related engineering fields.
• Proficiency in mechanical assembly, testing, and integration of space hardware.
• Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo) and test equipment such as oscilloscopes and thermal chambers.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, and test spacecraft mechanisms, including thousands of moving parts per satellite.
• Develop and operate ground support equipment for vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum testing.
• Analyze test data, determine pass/fail criteria, and support spacecraft integration and launch operations.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to ensure mechanism performance from design through mission deployment.
• Troubleshoot anomalies and contribute to design improvements.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Testing

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Oscilloscopes

Thermal chambers

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking aMechanisms Engineer to join a Federal Consulting company located inMidland, TX (fully on site). TheMechanisms Engineerwill support the design, assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft mechanisms, contributing to the rapid production and deployment of a next-generation satellite constellation. This work is 100% on site, with relocation assistance and meal stipend provided in addition to salary and benefits.

Responsibilities of the Mechanisms Engineer:

• Assemble, integrate, and test spacecraft mechanisms, including thousands of moving parts per satellite
• Develop and operate ground support equipment for vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum testing
• Analyze test data, determine pass/fail criteria, and support spacecraft integration and launch operations
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to ensure mechanism performance from design through mission deployment
• Troubleshoot anomalies, perform root-cause analysis, and contribute to design improvements

Requirements for the Mechanisms Engineer:

• 2+ years of experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or related engineering fields
• Proficiency in mechanical assembly, testing, and integration of space hardware
• Experience with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) and test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, thermal chambers)
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility for occasional weekend and early morning work (e.g., 4 AM deployments)

Compensation for the Mechanisms Engineer:

Salary Range:$85,000 – $95,000+ depending on experience

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Paid Holidays

Additional Benefits:Relocation assistance, stock options, meal stipend, and unlimited PTO

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Keywords:

Mechanisms Engineer, AIT, Aerospace, Satellite Integration, CAD, Creo, SolidWorks, Thermal Vacuum Testing, Vibration Testing, Ground Support Equipment, Test Engineering, Spacecraft, CubeSat, Launch Operations, Agile, Manufacturing, SpaceTech