Mechanism Engineer- Assembly, Integration & Test- Western Texas - 172141

Responsibilities: : • Assemble, integrate, and test spacecraft mechanisms including hinges, yokes, actuators, HDRMs, release devices, and deployable booms/arms with thousands of moving parts per satellite. • Perform hands‑on mechanical integration and inspection on the factory floor alongside technicians. • Develop and operate ground support equipment (GSE) for vibration, shock, and thermal‑vacuum (TVAC) testing of deployment hardware. • Perform tolerance stack‑up analysis to ensure alignment, prevent binding, and enable clean, reliable deployment of moving assemblies. • Calculate and verify torque margins, hinge preload, and separation forces for deployment actuators and release systems. • Analyze test data and define pass/fail criteria, supporting spacecraft‑level integration, launch, and on‑orbit support. • Troubleshoot deployment anomalies and perform root‑cause failure investigations; drive corrective actions and design/process improvements for mechanisms that do not deploy cleanly. • Collaborate cross‑functionally with structures, avionics, harness, AOCS, solar, quality, and production teams to ensure mechanism performance from design through mission deployment. Qualifications: : • 3-10+ years of hands‑on experience with aerospace mechanisms, deployment systems, or precision moving assemblies ( structures‑only or stress‑analysis‑only backgrounds will not suffice ). • Proven experience assembling, integrating, and testing deployable space hardware. • Strong understanding of beam loading and bending moments as they apply to deployable systems, plus torque margin, hinge preload, and tolerance stack‑ups in moving assemblies. • Ability to discuss real‑world deployment failure modes and corrective actions taken on flight or qualification hardware. • Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo) and common test equipment. • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent practical experience). • Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills with the ability to lead failure investigations. • Flexibility for occasional weekend and early‑morning work (e.g., 4 AM deployment operations). Compensation: : • Salary Range: ~$85,000-$100,000 for mid‑level engineers, $100,000-$140,000+ for senior engineers (based on experience) • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays • Additional Benefits: $10K relocation assistance/ bonus + temp housing assistance, RSUs: 750-5000, monthly stipend: $750-$1000, and Unlimited PTO (after 90 days) • Must be eligible to work in the United States • Location: 100% onsite in Western TX