Mechanism Engineer- Assembly, Integration & Test- Midland, TX

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Mechanisms Engineer (AIT) to join a high-impact team supporting the design, assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft mechanisms for a next-generation satellite constellation. This role is hands-on and mission-critical, focused on deployment systems and precision mechanisms rather than static structures.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, and test spacecraft mechanisms including hinges, yokes, actuators, HDRMs, and deployable booms/arms with thousands of moving parts per satellite
• Develop and operate ground support equipment for vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum testing of deployment hardware
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis and ensure alignment in moving assemblies for reliable deployment
• Analyze test data and determine pass/fail criteria, supporting spacecraft integration and launch operations
• Troubleshoot anomalies and perform root-cause analysis on deployment systems; contribute to design improvements for mechanisms that fail to deploy cleanly
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers and technicians to ensure mechanism performance from design through mission deployment
• Calculate torque margins and hinge preload requirements for deployment actuators and separation systems

Skills

• 0-4 years of hands-on experience in aerospace mechanisms, deployment systems, or precision mechanical assemblies (structures-only experience will not suffice)
• Proficiency in mechanical assembly, testing, and integration of space hardware, including deployable systems
• Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo) and test equipment (oscilloscopes, thermal chambers)
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Strong understanding of beam loading, bending moments, torque margins, and tolerance stack-ups in moving assemblies
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to lead failure investigations
• Flexibility for occasional weekend and early morning work (e.g., 4 AM deployments)
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and pass a background check
• Location: 100% onsite in Midland, TX

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• PTO
• Sick Leave as required by law
• Holidays
• Relocation assistance
• RSUs
• Meal Stipend
• Unlimited PTO (after 90 days)

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