Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Design Engineer

AST & Science, LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support satellite mechanical subsystems and payload development. You will shape structural layouts, perform detailed designs, and manage mechanical interfaces across subsystems while leading a small team.

This hands-on role operates in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with travel up to 50% to align hardware with program goals and manufacturing needs.

Responsibilities

• Support satellite mechanical subsystems and payload development.
• Shape structural layouts and perform detailed designs.
• Manage mechanical interfaces across subsystems and lead a small team.
• Deliver documentation for interfaces, analyses, and manufacturing.
• Travel up to 50% in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Job description

AST SpaceMobile seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to support satellite mechanical subsystems and payload development. You will shape structural layouts, perform detailed designs, and manage mechanical interfaces across subsystems while leading a small team and delivering documentation for interfaces, analyses, and manufacturing.

The role emphasizes hands‑on hardware work in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment with travel up to 50%.