AST SpaceMobile is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the development of satellite mechanical systems and payloads. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in mechanical design for spacecraft, strong technical skills, and a collaborative spirit, as the role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams
Job Summary
AST SpaceMobile is building the first global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard mobile devices.
The engineer will perform spacecraft mechanical system layout studies to optimize architecture for simplicity, performance, mass, and cost.
This role requires strong technical expertise and the ability to challenge traditional approaches while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
Matching Summary
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AST SpaceMobile is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the development of satellite mechanical systems and payloads. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in mechanical design for spacecraft, strong technical skills, and a collaborative spirit, as the role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10 years spacecraft mechanical design experience
Master's degree in mechanical engineering
Spacecraft payload layout studies
Structural design documentation creation
Root cause analysis of failures
Nice-to-have
Launch vehicle integration experience
Autodesk Inventor CAD proficiency
Design for manufacturability expertise
Cross-functional team collaboration skills
Fast-paced dynamic environment adaptability
Key Requirements
Minimum 10 years hands-on spacecraft experience
Master's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline
Experience with launch vehicle integration preferred