Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer: Lead Payload Design

AST SpaceMobile; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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.