Launch Mechanisms Engineer for Spacecraft Interfaces

AST SpaceMobile; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking a Mechanisms Launch Base Engineer to support final integration, inspection, verification, and launch-site readiness of spacecraft mechanisms and launch vehicle interfaces.

The role requires hands-on integration and testing, strict configuration control, and collaboration with engineering, integration, and mission partners to ensure all interfaces meet flight requirements prior to launch.

Qualifications

• Experience performing and documenting hardware inspections, integration activities, and torque-controlled operations.
• Direct experience with electrical connectors, harnesses, or flight-like interfaces, including continuity verification.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, ICDs, specs, and test procedures.
• Familiarity with configuration management and documentation in regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of mechanical assembly, hardware verification, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform final flight inspections of spacecraft mechanisms and launch vehicle separation systems, verifying torque values and cleanliness.
• Execute mechanical integration of separation hardware and verify interfaces and release systems.
• Perform final flight electrical connector mating and verify engagement and continuity.
• Conduct mechanical and electrical verification testing of separation systems and document results for flight readiness.
• Maintain S2M processes, environmental controls, and traceability during processing.

Skills

Hardware inspections

Electrical interfaces

Reading engineering drawings

Configuration management

Quality standards

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Electrical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Creo

Windchill/Arena

Electrical test equipment

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is seeking a Mechanisms Launch Base Engineer to support final integration, inspection, verification, and launch-site readiness of spacecraft mechanisms and launch vehicle interfaces.

The role requires hands-on integration and testing, strict configuration control, and collaboration with engineering, integration, and mission partners to ensure all interfaces meet flight requirements prior to launch.