Associate Electrical Engineer - Spacecraft Harness Design

AST SpaceMobile

Midland (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to help design and test electrical harnesses for satellites and ground support equipment. The role involves collaborating with senior engineers on harness design, documentation, and integration within aerospace systems.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in electrical or related field, up to two years of experience, and familiarity with CAD tools (Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical, CATIA) and MATLAB/SPICE for analysis.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
0–2 years industry experience or recent graduate with hands-on project experience.
Knowledge of space environment and industry standards.
Proficiency in CAD for harness design (Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical, CATIA, Mentor Graphics).

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineering teams to design, test, and support the integration of electrical harnesses for spacecraft and ground systems.
Create detailed electrical schematics, select wiring, connectors, back shells, and other harness components, ensuring compliance with company and industry standards.
Develop and execute test plans to verify functionality, reliability, and performance of electrical harness systems.
Conduct thorough testing and validation procedures, analyze test data, and troubleshoot issues to meet design requirements.
Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including interface control documents, system schematics, block diagrams, harness drawings, and installation procedures.
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (power, RF, command and data handling, and other subsystems) to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.