Spacecraft Mechanisms Launch Engineer

AST & Science LLC; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking a Mechanisms Launch Base Engineer to support final integration, inspection, verification, and launch-site readiness of spacecraft mechanical systems and launch vehicle interfaces. You will perform hands-on engineering in a fast-paced launch environment, ensuring safety, quality, and configuration control.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related engineering field, plus 3+ years in aerospace hardware, with experience in mechanical and electrical integration and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience performing hardware inspections, integration activities and torque-controlled operations.
• Experience with electrical connectors, harnesses or flight-like interfaces and continuity testing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, ICDs, specs and test procedures.
• Familiarity with configuration management and engineering documentation in regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of mechanical assembly, hardware verification and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform final flight inspections of spacecraft mechanisms and separation systems.
• Install and verify separation hardware and flight interfaces.
• Conduct final flight electrical connector mating operations and verify continuity.
• Execute mechanical and electrical verification testing and document results for certification.
• Carry out continuity, interface verification and loopback checks during launch integration.
• Maintain Safe-to-Mate processes, inspections, and traceability.

Skills

Hardware inspections

Electrical connectors

Engineering drawings

Configuration management

Mechanical assembly

Documentation practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Electrical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Creo

Windchill

Arena

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is seeking a Mechanisms Launch Base Engineer to support final integration, inspection, verification, and launch-site readiness of spacecraft mechanical systems and launch vehicle interfaces. You will perform hands-on engineering in a fast-paced launch environment, ensuring safety, quality, and configuration control.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related engineering field, plus 3+ years in aerospace hardware, with experience in mechanical and electrical integration and