Mechanisms Engineer

AST & Science is a designer and manufacturer of satellites for low-Earth orbit (LEO). We are dramatically transforming how satellites are designed, built, and launched, affording government and commercial entities significant advantages over other technologies, including accelerated launch times, decreased costs on many fronts and amplified resiliency to external threats. 

Job Description: 

The successful Engineer (Mechanisms) will be responsible for development of assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) 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.  

Responsibilities: 

• Participates in iterative mechanism design improvements based upon their findings in test and production  

• Perform tests and lead test teams. Develop testing requirements, materials, processes, and tooling (vibration, shock, TVAC, assembly). 

• Participate in and execute design, analysis, and system trade studies to determine mechanism AI&T at system and spacecraft levels in terms of workflow simplicity, efficiency of handling and integration, test accommodation, and production speed. 

• Provides inputs to Design Engineering to optimize the manufacturing flow, cost and layout, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling and materials. 

• Provides product and process reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information; soliciting observations from operators and technicians. 

• Execute design and analysis using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and program requirements. 

• Troubleshoot and investigate anomalies and failures, perform root-cause analysis, and provide resolution. 

• Provides manufacturing engineering support to Production. 

Qualifications: 

• Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience. 

• Preferred: 2+ years previous experience as an aerospace or similar manufacturing engineer. 

• Knowledge/experience of mechanism development and testing for space hardware. 

• 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. 

• Must be a US citizen or have permanent resident card.