Senior Mechanical Engineer

Piper Companies Senior Mechanical Engineer (MGSE) – Midland, Texas

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to work in our satellite Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) contributing to the mechanical design, analysis, specification, testing and validation in Midland, Texas.

• Lead mechanical designs and modelling of mechanical subsystems and payload. Preparation of preliminary design with layouts, sketches, testing requirements, materials, processes, and tools, define mechanical interfaces with other mechanical subsystems.
• Develop and maintain mechanical design documentation, manufacturing drawings, interface control drawings for integration and test tooling (vibration, shock, TVAC, Static Load, Integration).
• Technical support to AIT activities including fabrication, assembly, integration, and tests.
• Responsible for the design and capability of the system design to meet the technical requirements.
• Support in structural decisions and engineering trade-offs to find the best conceptual architectures and design.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field--or aerospace.

Experience:

• A minimum of 3-(average
  6)-10 years of hands‑on experience in mechanical design in spacecraft mechanical systems.

• Higher degree is preferred.
• Experience using PDM (ie: Autodesk Vault, Solid Works PDM, Siemens Teamcenter) and PLM (ie: Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Dassault 3
  
  DEXPERIENCE / ENOVIA, Aras Innovator) software is preferred (for AST this is Changing soon so no specific technology required here- just Understanding of concept of drawings, release concepts, etc).
• Direct experience with AIT (assembly, integration and test) activities.
• Design of large welded steel assemblies.
• Knowledge in GD&T is a plus - geometric dimensioning and tolerance.
• Technical skills in FEM computer methods using standard analytical tools and classical structural analysis methods is a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with other engineers.
• Flexibility/adaptability in a fast-paced & dynamic environment.
• Fluent English written and verbal communication skills.

• CAD software (Inventor is preferred).

• Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to perform light assembly work and lift items up to 30 lbs.