Associate Mechanisms Engineer - Spacecraft AIT

AST SpaceMobile; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is developing a global space-based cellular broadband network and seeks an Associate Mechanisms Engineer to support the assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft mechanisms. You will work closely with design, test, and production teams to ensure successful build, qualification, and delivery of space mechanisms and subsystems.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, RCCA-informed troubleshooting, and iterative design improvements, across vibration, TVAC, and other

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering required.
• 0–2 years of relevant aerospace or precision hardware experience preferred.
• Space-qualified mechanisms experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing and test engineering support during build, integration, and verification phases.
• Lead mechanism- and subsystem-level tests; define testing requirements and tooling.
• Support design reviews to optimize manufacturing flow and cost.
• Prepare detailed product and process reports from data analyses.
• Troubleshoot anomalies, perform root-cause analysis, and drive resolutions.
• Contribute to iterative mechanism design improvements based on test findings.
• Collaborate with design, test, and production teams across programs.

Skills

Collaborative

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Hands-on

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

AutoDesk Inventor

SolidWorks

NX

Creo

LabVIEW

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is developing a global space-based cellular broadband network and seeks an Associate Mechanisms Engineer to support the assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft mechanisms. You will work closely with design, test, and production teams to ensure successful build, qualification, and delivery of space mechanisms and subsystems.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, RCCA-informed troubleshooting, and iterative design improvements, across vibration, TVAC, and other