Spacecraft Integration Manufacturing Engineer

AST SpaceMobile; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile seeks a Satellite Integration Manufacturing Engineer to plan, develop, and support integration and assembly processes for satellite subsystems and full spacecraft. You will design efficient workflows, ensure adherence to aerospace standards, and drive process optimization to meet mission requirements.

You will collaborate with design engineers, technicians, quality teams, and program management to ensure seamless integration, assembly, and testing of spacecraft.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in spacecraft or aerospace system integration, manufacturing engineering, or related field.
• Strong understanding of satellite subsystems (avionics, structures, propulsion, harnessing, solar panels, etc.).
• Experience with CAD tools (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar) and PLM systems.
• Knowledge of GD&T, assembly tolerances, and precision alignment techniques.
• Familiarity with cleanroom operations, ESD controls, and contamination control procedures.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, process control, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Hands-on experience supporting satellite assembly, integration, and testing (AIT) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing plans, assembly procedures, and work instructions for satellite integration.
• Design and validate fixtures, tooling, and handling equipment to support satellite assembly and subsystem integration.
• Collaborate with design engineering to apply DFMA principles to spacecraft and subsystem designs.
• Support satellite structure, avionics, propulsion, and payload integration activities and interfaces.
• Lead MRB and discrepancy resolution to address nonconformances.
• Identify, analyze, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and quality.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, BOMs, and change notices for manufacturability.
• Support cleanroom operations, ensuring ESD, FOD, and contamination control compliance.
• Plan and execute assembly flow sequencing, integration schedules, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate integration and test readiness reviews and ensure milestones are met.
• Provide engineering support during environmental testing (Vibration, TVAC, Shock, EMC).
• Train and mentor technicians on new assembly techniques, tooling, and best practices.
• Maintain compliance with AS9100, NASA, and ECSS standards.

Skills

Aerospace knowledge

CAD/PLM experience

GD&T & tolerancing

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

AIT / integration testing

Cleanroom & contamination control

Root cause analysis

Documentation & communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing Eng

Tools

CATIA

NX

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

AST SpaceMobile seeks a Satellite Integration Manufacturing Engineer to plan, develop, and support integration and assembly processes for satellite subsystems and full spacecraft. You will design efficient workflows, ensure adherence to aerospace standards, and drive process optimization to meet mission requirements.

You will collaborate with design engineers, technicians, quality teams, and program management to ensure seamless integration, assembly, and testing of spacecraft.