Zachary Piper Solutions

Overview

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Mechanisms Engineer to support the development, integration, and validation of advanced aerospace systems. This position is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced production and test environment, working directly with complex mechanical hardware that enables critical spacecraft and satellite functionality.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration and verification of spacecraft deployment and actuation mechanisms.
• Execute hardware builds and support manufacturing, test, and flight operations.
• Develop integration procedures, test plans, and engineering documentation.
• Perform mechanical analyses and evaluate interfaces, clearances, and system performance.
• Conduct environmental and functional testing to qualify flight hardware.
• Analyze test results, resolve anomalies, and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the hardware lifecycle.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience working with mechanical systems involving moving components, precision assemblies, actuators, deployment devices, or aerospace hardware.
• Experience supporting spacecraft, satellite, launch vehicle, aviation, defense, robotics, or other high-reliability mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with environmental testing standards and aerospace quality requirements.
• Knowledge of electromechanical actuators, gear trains, deployment systems, latching mechanisms, and motion-control assemblies.
• Experience developing test fixtures, automation tools, or custom integration equipment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting hardware through integration, testing, troubleshooting, and qualification activities.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, kinematics, tolerance analysis, load transfer, bearing systems, and actuation mechanisms.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, manufacturing documentation, and test requirements.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar design tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO

Additional Information

• Compensation: ~$85,000–$140,000 based on experience + RSUs
• Relocation assistance/ bonus ($10K) + temporary housing assistance ($2500 X2 months), monthly stipend ($1050/ monthly)
• Location: 100% onsite – Western TX
• This job opens for applications on 8/4/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.