AST SpaceMobile

Associate Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms)

Midland, Texas, United States

Full Time

8 months ago

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Job description

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.

Summary:

The successful Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms) will be responsible for the prototyping, qualification and acceptance testing of various space-flight mechanisms for the deployment of a satellite constellation. He or she will be a key contributor in non-recurring and recurring/sustaining efforts and activities for the mechanisms and related elements as well as delivery of the system to spacecraft integration & testing.

The successful candidate will be innovative, creative, and challenge the status quo. He or she will work well in teams while also having the ability to work assignments autonomously.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Design of mechanical testing hardware
Support space mechanism design
Develop testing processes of mechanisms
Conduct prototyping and testing of satellite mechanisms
Work alongside Testing and Space Mechanisms teams on various projects applying knowledge in mechanical components

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with other engineers.
Flexibility/adaptability in a fast-paced & dynamic environment.
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
U.S Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Additional qualifications for mid-level:

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in mechanical design and analysis
Knowledge of CAD tools
Interest in Manufacturing processes/engineering
Experience testing mechanical components
Knowledge of Matlab and / or Labview

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.