AST SpaceMobile · 1 month ago
Spacecraft Mechanical Design DMU & Mass Properties Engineer
Midland, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expAST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices. The Spacecraft Mechanical Design DMU & Mass Properties Engineer will support satellite mechanical/structural and payload development, involving systems engineering, mechanical design, and collaboration with engineering teams.
Information TechnologySatellite CommunicationTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Create and manage full spacecraft CAD assemblies, including skeleton models, subsystem interfaces, and flight hardware
Develop and maintain mass properties databases for all satellite and launch configurations
Implement CAD-based controls to validate mass properties tracking
Develop and maintain interface control drawings (ICDs), detailed manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and Bills of Material (BOM)
Perform mechanical/structural subsystem and payload trade studies to optimize system architecture for performance, mass, cost, and manufacturability
Support preparation of preliminary and detailed mechanical designs
Provide technical support to procurement, production, assembly, and testing for spacecraft structures and hardware
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical and structural designs into the spacecraft system
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field
A minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in spacecraft mechanical/structural design
Demonstrated experience with CAD large assembly management and optimization
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and lead small teams
Meticulous attention to detail for accurate documentation and design compliance
Adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
CAD tools: Autodesk Inventor (required), CATIA, SolidWorks, CREO (preferred)
Mass properties tracking tools and database management
Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods
Occasional hands-on work in assembly or testing environments
Preferred
Expertise in design-for-manufacturability for satellite assemblies
Familiarity with launch and on-orbit environmental requirements
Experience supporting procurement and production processes for aerospace hardware
Company
AST SpaceMobile
AST SpaceMobile is a space-based broadband cellular network company for unmodified mobile devices.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.92BKey Investors
Trinity CapitalAtlas Credit Partners
2025-10-22Post Ipo Equity· $157.22M
2025-10-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.15B
2025-10-07Post Ipo Equity· $800M
Leadership Team
Shanti Gupta
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Andrew Johnson
Member Board of Directors
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