Satellite Mechanical/Structural Engineer
AST SpaceMobile
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Lead design, analysis, and system trade studies to determine optimal architecture for satellite structures and launch vehicle adapters.
- Execute design and evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and program requirements.
- Develop structural configurations, testing requirements, materials, processes, and tools.
- Create and maintain mechanical/structure design documentation: analysis reports, interface control drawings, test procedures, and manufacturing drawings.
- Prepare and present design and readiness reviews to management and peers.
- Troubleshoot anomalies, perform root-cause analysis, and implement resolutions.
- Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure efficient transfer of design information.
- Champion new technologies and methods to improve design and production.
- Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to support integration and testing.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field.
- A minimum of 15 years of hands-on experience in mechanical design, integration, and testing of spacecraft and launch vehicle structures.
- Expertise in stress and static load testing for satellite or launch vehicle structures.
- Familiarity with design for manufacturability and on-orbit environments.
- Experience with Autodesk Inventor (preferred) or other CAD tools such as CATIA, SolidWorks, CREO.
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Employment governed on the basis of merit and qualifications
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical designintegrationtestingstress testingstatic load testingdesign for manufacturabilityroot-cause analysisstructural configurationsmaterials processesengineering principles
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingpresentation skills
Certifications
Master’s degree in mechanical engineering