Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer: Lead Payload Design

AST SpaceMobile

Midland (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Midland, TX is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support spacecraft mechanical systems development. In this role, you will be responsible for mechanical design, system integration, and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with over 10 years of relevant experience and proficient in CAD tools such as Autodesk Inventor. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for technical innovation.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical design and integration.
  • Experience with spacecraft components and systems.

Responsibilities

  • Perform spacecraft mechanical system layout studies.
  • Develop mechanical and structural design documents.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical anomalies.
  • Evaluate and integrate new technologies.

Skills

Collaborative skills
Attention to detail
Strong communication skills
Ability to troubleshoot
Adaptability

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor
CATIA
SolidWorks
CREO

Job description

A leading aerospace company in Midland, TX is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support spacecraft mechanical systems development. In this role, you will be responsible for mechanical design, system integration, and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with over 10 years of relevant experience and proficient in CAD tools such as Autodesk Inventor. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for technical innovation.
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