Senior Satellite Mechanical Design Engineer

AST & Science, LLC; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support satellite mechanical subsystem and payload development programs. You will lead detailed design definition of parts and assemblies and manage mechanical interfaces between subsystems.

The ideal candidate has a BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 12+ years of hands-on spacecraft design, integration and testing, and can lead a small team while contributing autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Minimum 12 years hands-on mechanical design, integration, and testing of spacecraft and spacecraft components.
• Advanced degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design and CAD modeling of space hardware, including final detailed design of parts and assemblies and management of mechanical interfaces between subsystems.
• Conduct layout studies to determine optimal system architecture in terms of simplicity, performance, mass, and cost.
• Develop and maintain mechanical and structural design documentation at system and equipment level: mechanical analysis reports, interface control drawings, tooling and fixturing, and manufacturing documentation.
• Support creation of developmental and qualification test procedures (vibration, shock, TVAC, assembly).
• Prepare and present information required to conduct design and readiness reviews with management and peers.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and production to ensure successful transfer of information and that efficient processes are understood and documented.
• Evaluate and champion new technologies and methods.

Skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Siemens NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

CREO

Windchill

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support satellite mechanical subsystem and payload development programs. You will lead detailed design definition of parts and assemblies and manage mechanical interfaces between subsystems.

The ideal candidate has a BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 12+ years of hands-on spacecraft design, integration and testing, and can lead a small team while contributing autonomously in a fast-paced environment.