Entry Level Mechanism Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking an entry-level Mechanism Engineer in Midland, TX Responsibilities for the

Mechanism Engineer:

Design, prototype, and test deployable hardware (hinges, releases, gimbals, actuators) using CATIA/SolidWorks/NASTRAN for satellite phased-array antennas, ensuring GD&T compliance and ESD/cleanroom standards. Perform root-cause analysis (8D/Fishbone) on vibration, thermal, and TVAC failures; iterate prototypes with carbon fiber layups, FEA validation, and hardware troubleshooting to achieve mission reliability. Scale from one-off cleanroom builds to high-volume production (6 satellites/month target), owning manufacturing drawings, vendor coordination, and integration timelines with occasional travel to Cape Canaveral and suppliers. Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams (mechanisms, structures, assurance) on end-to-end subsystem integration; mentor juniors and contribute to continuous improvement for constellation expansion. Qualifications for the

Mechanism Engineer:

3-7 yrs hands-on space deployables (hinges/releases/gimbals/actuators on real hardware). 

GD&T + RCA

on hardware failures (vibe/thermal/TVAC). Compensation for the

Mechanism Engineer:

$80,000 - $90,000 •Depending on Experience Includes stipends and relocation Assistance Cigna Medical, dental, vision, Holidays, 401k, PTO and Sick leave as required by law #LI-SH2