Lead Satellite Mechanical Design Engineer

🕒 August 8

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🧑‍🔧 Mechanical Engineer

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AST SpaceMobile

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2017

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

✈️ Travel

Consulting • Logistics • Travel

AST SpaceMobile is on a mission to create the first and only space-based cellular broadband network, aiming to provide uninterrupted coverage across the globe and eliminate connectivity gaps. Through innovative technology, they seek to make broadband accessible to all, partnering with mobile network operators to enhance global communication capabilities.

📋 Description

• Lead a team responsible for the mechanical design of the complete satellite system, including bus structure, equipment accommodation, and payload accommodation, using CAD and PLM tools • Design, develop, model, and test satellite hardware, including structures, mechanisms, electronics, and communications systems, from concept through launch • Ensure designs meet performance, size, weight, power, volume, and reliability requirements for launch and on-orbit environments • Develop and maintain system-level mechanical design documentation, including interface control drawings, manufacturing drawings, and test procedures • Create, maintain, and improve engineering drawing, specification, and design-for-manufacturability standards • Prepare and present information for design and readiness reviews with management and peers • Troubleshoot anomalies and failures, perform root-cause analysis, and drive resolution • Partner with manufacturing and production teams to transfer design information efficiently and clearly • Evaluate and champion new technologies and methods

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field • Minimum of 15 years of hands-on experience in mechanical design, integration, and testing of satellites • Strong technical skill designing satellite assemblies for launch and on-orbit environments and design for manufacturability • Experience with standard analytical tools, FEA, and classical structural analysis methods for sizing and trade studies • Experience leading small engineering teams through full design cycles • Innovative and creative, with willingness to challenge the status quo • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary engineering team • Ability to lead a small team while working assignments autonomously • Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment • Excellent English written and verbal communication skills • Proficiency with CAD software; Siemens NX preferred, with CATIA, SolidWorks, or CREO also considered • Experience with PLM systems for design release and configuration management • Experience with FEA and standard structural analysis tools • Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods • Willingness to travel 25%–40% of the time

🏖️ Benefits

• Equal Opportunity, at-will employment • Travel 25%–40% of the time