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AST SpaceMobile · 1 month ago

Satellite Mechanical/Structural Engineer

positionMidland, TX
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date15+ years exp

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices. They are seeking an experienced Satellite Mechanical/Structural Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and optimization of satellite structures and launch vehicle adapters, ensuring successful delivery to integration and testing.

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Responsibilities

Lead design, analysis, and system trade studies to determine optimal architecture for satellite structures and launch vehicle adapters
Execute design and evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and program requirements
Develop structural configurations, testing requirements, materials, processes, and tools
Create and maintain mechanical/structure design documentation: analysis reports, interface control drawings, test procedures, and manufacturing drawings
Prepare and present design and readiness reviews to management and peers
Troubleshoot anomalies, perform root-cause analysis, and implement resolutions
Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure efficient transfer of design information
Champion new technologies and methods to improve design and production
Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to support integration and testing

Qualification

Mechanical designStructural analysisStress testingCAD softwareLeadership skillsCollaboration skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailAdaptability

Required

Master's degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field
A minimum of 15 years of hands-on experience in mechanical design, integration, and testing of spacecraft and launch vehicle structures

Preferred

Expertise in stress and static load testing for satellite or launch vehicle structures
Familiarity with design for manufacturability and on-orbit environments
Experience with Autodesk Inventor (preferred) or other CAD tools such as CATIA, SolidWorks, CREO

Company

AST SpaceMobile

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AST SpaceMobile is a space-based broadband cellular network company for unmodified mobile devices.
dateFounded in 2017
location
Midland, Texas, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://ast-science.com

H1B Sponsorship

AST SpaceMobile has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (8)
2023 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.92B
Key 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

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Shanti Gupta
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
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Andrew Johnson
Member Board of Directors
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Recent News

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