AST SpaceMobile · 1 month ago
Spacecraft Mechanical Design DMU & Mass Properties Engineer
Midland, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expAST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices. The Spacecraft Mechanical Design DMU & Mass Properties Engineer will support satellite mechanical/structures and payload development, performing systems engineering, mechanical design, and testing support while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Information TechnologySatellite CommunicationTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Create and manage full spacecraft CAD assemblies, including skeleton models, subsystem interfaces, and flight hardware
Develop and maintain mass properties databases for all satellite and launch configurations
Implement CAD-based controls to supplement and validate mass properties tracking
Develop and maintain interface control drawings (ICDs), detailed manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and Bills of Material (BOM)
Perform mechanical/structural subsystem and payload trade studies to determine optimal system architectures based on performance, mass, cost, simplicity, and manufacturability
Support preparation of preliminary and final/detailed mechanical designs
Provide technical support to procurement, production, assembly, and testing for spacecraft structures and associated hardware
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical and structural designs into the full spacecraft system
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in spacecraft mechanical/structural design
Demonstrated experience with CAD large assembly management and optimization
Strong technical capability in designing satellite assemblies for both launch and on-orbit environments, with emphasis on design-for-manufacturability
Proficient with CAD tools (Autodesk Inventor required; other experience considered: CATIA, SolidWorks, CREO)
Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary engineering environment
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
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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