Senior Satellite Mechanical Design Lead — Launch & On‑Orbit

AST SpaceMobile; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile in Miami, FL seeks a Lead Satellite Mechanical Design Engineer to guide the mechanical design, integration, and testing of satellite systems from concept to launch. You will lead the complete satellite system design, including bus structure, equipment and payload accommodations, ensuring performance, mass, volume, power, and reliability.

The role demands an innovative, technically rigorous leader who can supervise a small team, drive design reviews, and champion manufacturability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 15 years hands-on experience in satellite mechanical design, integration and testing.
• Strong CAD/PLM experience; NX preferred; familiarity with CATIA, SolidWorks or CREO.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for the mechanical design of the complete satellite system, including bus structure, equipment accommodation, and payload accommodation, using CAD and PLM tools.
• Design, develop, model, and test satellite hardware - structures, mechanisms, electronics, and communications systems - with a focus on performance, size, weight, power, and reliability from concept through launch.
• Develop and maintain system-level mechanical design documentation, including interface control drawings, manufacturing drawings, and test procedures.
• Create, maintain, and improve standards for engineering drawings, specifications, and design for manufacturability.
• Prepare and present the information required to conduct thorough design and readiness reviews with management and peers.
• Troubleshoot and investigate anomalies and failures, perform root-cause analysis, and drive resolution.
• Partner with manufacturing and production teams to ensure efficient, clearly documented transfer of design information.
• Evaluate and champion new technologies and methods.

Skills

leadership

CAD

PLM

NX

FEA

design for manufacturability

satellite assemblies

team management

Education

Bachelor's in mechanical engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Siemens NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

CREO

PLM systems

FEA tools

Job description

AST SpaceMobile in Miami, FL seeks a Lead Satellite Mechanical Design Engineer to guide the mechanical design, integration, and testing of satellite systems from concept to launch. You will lead the complete satellite system design, including bus structure, equipment and payload accommodations, ensuring performance, mass, volume, power, and reliability.

The role demands an innovative, technically rigorous leader who can supervise a small team, drive design reviews, and champion manufacturability