AST SpaceMobile · 12 hours ago
Senior Satellite Mechanical Engineer
Midland, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will support satellite mechanical systems and payload development, requiring strong technical expertise and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to advance spacecraft mechanical architecture and performance.
Information TechnologySatellite CommunicationTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Perform spacecraft mechanical system and payload layout studies to optimize architecture for simplicity, performance, mass, and cost
Develop and maintain mechanical and structural design documentation at the system and equipment level, including manufacturing drawings, interface control drawings (ICDs), assembly/process documentation, and test plans
Prepare and present technical content for design reviews, readiness reviews, and engineering checkpoints
Troubleshoot mechanical anomalies and failures; conduct root-cause analyses and implement corrective actions
Collaborate closely with manufacturing and production teams to ensure effective transfer of designs, processes, and technical information
Evaluate, promote, and integrate new technologies, methods, and processes to improve mechanical design and production efficiency
Track drawing release progress to meet program schedules and business objectives
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline
A minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in mechanical design, integration, and testing of spacecraft and spacecraft components
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in technical documentation and engineering deliverables
Adaptability and comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
CAD tools: Autodesk Inventor (preferred), CATIA, SolidWorks, CREO
Standard engineering analysis and documentation tools
Ability to work in a standard office environment and operate a computer for extended periods
Occasional hands-on work in assembly, integration, and testing environments
Preferred
Experience with launch vehicle integration
Familiarity with Autodesk Inventor (preferred), CATIA, SolidWorks, or CREO
Demonstrated ability to design spacecraft assemblies for launch and on-orbit environments, including design for manufacturability
Company
AST SpaceMobile
AST SpaceMobile is a space-based broadband cellular network company for unmodified mobile devices.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.92BKey Investors
Trinity CapitalAtlas Credit Partners
2025-10-22Post Ipo Equity· $157.22M
2025-10-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.15B
2025-10-07Post Ipo Equity· $800M
Leadership Team
Shanti Gupta
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Andrew Johnson
Member Board of Directors
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