AST SpaceMobile

Delivers global satellite-based mobile broadband

Mechanical Ground Support Equipment Engineer

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMidland, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field is required.
At least 6 years of hands-on experience in mechanical design for spacecraft mechanical systems is required.
Fluent written and verbal English communication skills are required.
Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods is required.
Ability to perform light assembly work and lift items up to 30 pounds is required.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical designs and modelling of mechanical subsystems and payload, including preparing preliminary designs with layouts, sketches, testing requirements, materials, processes, and tools, and defining mechanical interfaces with other mechanical subsystems.
Develop and maintain mechanical design documentation, manufacturing drawings, and interface control drawings for integration and test tooling, including vibration, shock, TVAC, static load, and integration.
Provide technical support to AIT activities, including fabrication, assembly, integration, and testing.
Be responsible for the design and capability of the system design to meet technical requirements.
Support structural decisions and engineering trade-offs to identify conceptual architectures and designs.

Desired Qualifications

A higher degree is preferred.
Experience using PDM and PLM software is preferred.
Direct experience with AIT activities is preferred.
Experience designing large welded steel assemblies is preferred.
Knowledge of GDIT is a plus.
Technical skills in FEM computer methods using standard analytical tools and classical structural analysis methods are a plus.
Experience with Inventor CAD software is preferred.

AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented Senior Mechanical Engineer to work in our satellite Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) contributing to the mechanical design, analysis, specification, testing and validation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical designs and modelling of mechanical subsystems and payload. Preparation of preliminary design with layouts, sketches, testing requirements, materials, processes, and tools, define mechanical interfaces with other mechanical subsystems.
• Develop and maintain mechanical design documentation, manufacturing drawings, interface control drawings for integration and test tooling. (vibration, shock, TVAC, Static Load, Integration)
• Technical support to AIT activities including fabrication, assembly, integration, and tests
• Responsible for the design and capability of the system design to meet the technical requirements
• Support in structural decisions and engineering trade-offs to find the best conceptual architectures and design

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field

Experience:

• A minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in mechanical design in spacecraft mechanical systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Higher degree is preferred
• Experience using PDM and PLM software is preferred

Direct experience with AIT activities
Design of large welded steel assemblies
• Knowledge in GDIT is a plus
• Technical skills in FEM computer methods using standard analytical tools and classical structural analysis methods is a plus

Soft Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with other engineers
• Flexibility/adaptability in a fast-paced & dynamic environment
• Fluent English written and verbal communication skills

Technology Stack:

• CAD software (Inventor is preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods

Ability to perform light assembly work and lift items up to 30 lbs

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.

AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

About the Company

AST SpaceMobile

Delivers global satellite-based mobile broadband

AST SpaceMobile builds a satellite-based broadband network that can work directly with ordinary mobile devices by partnering with major mobile network operators to extend global coverage. The system uses satellites that communicate with phones through operator-backed services to provide data without relying only on terrestrial towers, with revenue coming from service agreements and data usage fees. It differentiates itself by pursuing direct-to-device satellite cellular service through collaborations with operators to reach the many unconnected subscribers worldwide. Its goal is to deliver seamless global mobile broadband coverage and close the connectivity gaps for billions of mobile users.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Midland, TX
Founded: 2017

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