AST SpaceMobileRemote
Senior Satellite Mechanical Engineer
United States of America
Full Time
6 hours ago
H1B Sponsor Likely
Key skills
Mechanical designSpacecraft mechanical systemsStructural analysisAssembly integrationtestingManufacturing drawingsInterface control drawingsTest plansRoot-cause analysisLaunch vehicle integrationAutodesk InventorCATIASolidWorksCREODesign for manufacturabilityAssemblyCommunicationCollaboration
About this role
AST 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.
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
Requirements:
- 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
- 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