Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, Spacecraft Structures

AST SpaceMobile; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile in Dallas, TX seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead spacecraft mechanical subsystem and payload development. You will manage detailed design, interfaces, and documentation, and guide a small team while performing hands-on work.

The role requires a Bachelor's in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 12+ years in space hardware design, and experience with NX/CATIA/SolidWorks and Windchill. Travel up to 25-50% and a passion for innovative solutions are expected.

Qualifications

• 12+ years hands-on experience in mechanical design, integration, and testing of spacecraft components.
• Strong capability in designing satellite assemblies for launch and on-orbit environments.
• Experience with manufacturing and design for manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design and CAD modeling of space hardware and interfaces.
• Develop system architecture studies to optimize mass, performance and cost.
• Create and maintain mechanical analysis reports and interface drawings.
• Support developmental and qualification test procedures (vibration, shock, TVAC, assembly).
• Prepare design reviews with management and peers and coordinate with production.

Skills

Mechanical design

Satellite integration

Engineering analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Siemens NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

CREO

Windchill PLM

Job description

AST SpaceMobile in Dallas, TX seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead spacecraft mechanical subsystem and payload development. You will manage detailed design, interfaces, and documentation, and guide a small team while performing hands-on work.

The role requires a Bachelor's in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 12+ years in space hardware design, and experience with NX/CATIA/SolidWorks and Windchill. Travel up to 25-50% and a passion for innovative solutions are expected.