Spacecraft Industrial Engineer Development Program

AST SpaceMobile; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading space technology company is seeking exceptional recent graduates for its Engineering Development Program in Midland, Texas. Participants will progress from Engineering Technicians to various engineering roles, gaining hands-on experience in spacecraft assembly, testing, and integration. The position requires a relevant Bachelor’s degree, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for aerospace technology. Candidates will work directly on spacecraft production, contributing to cutting-edge satellite solutions in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or Physics.
• Recent graduate or early-career engineer with strong academic performance.
• Experience with mechanical assemblies, electronics, robotics, or hardware systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on assembly and integration of flight components.
• Lead teams performing spacecraft hardware assembly and integration.
• Support engineering teams in developing assembly procedures.

Skills

Hands-on engineering project experience

Strong problem-solving mindset

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Demonstrated leadership potential

Strong curiosity for hardware systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field

Tools

Precision mechanical assembly tools

Electrical harness installation equipment

Job description

A leading space technology company is seeking exceptional recent graduates for its Engineering Development Program in Midland, Texas. Participants will progress from Engineering Technicians to various engineering roles, gaining hands-on experience in spacecraft assembly, testing, and integration. The position requires a relevant Bachelor’s degree, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for aerospace technology. Candidates will work directly on spacecraft production, contributing to cutting-edge satellite solutions in a collaborative environment.