Spacecraft Mechanical Design DMU & Mass Properties Engineer at AST SpaceMobile

Midland, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Engineering, CAD Tools, Mass Properties, Design Documentation, Collaboration, Communication, Adaptability, Structural Design, Trade Studies, Assembly Drawings, Manufacturing Drawings, Interface Control Drawings, Technical Support, Design for Manufacturability, Large-Assembly Management, Innovative Thinking

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected. Position Overview We are seeking a Spacecraft Mechanical Design DMU (Digital Mock-Up) & Mass Properties Engineer to support both non-recurring and recurring/sustaining activities across spacecraft mechanical and structural subsystems and payloads. This includes responsibilities spanning systems engineering, mechanical design, analysis, assembly, and testing.The ideal candidate will be innovative, challenge traditional approaches, and excel in both collaborative environments and independent technical ownership. This role may also lead small teams and drive technical execution within the mechanical design domain. Key Responsibilities Create and manage spacecraft CAD assemblies, including structural skeletons, subsystem interfaces, and flight hardware models. Develop and maintain a comprehensive mass properties database for all spacecraft and launch configurations; integrate CAD-generated mass properties to ensure accuracy. Develop and maintain interface control drawings, manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and Bills of Material (BOMs). Conduct mechanical and structural system trade studies to evaluate optimal system architecture considering simplicity, performance, mass, and cost. Produce both preliminary and detailed design documentation. Provide technical support to procurement, production, and testing teams for satellites and related hardware. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related technical field. Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in spacecraft mechanical/structural design. Demonstrated expertise in CAD large-assembly management and optimization. Strong background designing satellite assemblies for both launch and on-orbit environments, including design for manufacturability. Technical Skills Proficiency with CAD tools: Autodesk Inventor (preferred). Other acceptable tools include CATIA, SolidWorks, or CREO. Soft Skills Strong collaboration skills with the ability to contribute effectively to multidisciplinary engineering teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 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.

Responsibilities

The engineer will create and manage spacecraft CAD assemblies and develop a comprehensive mass properties database. They will also conduct mechanical and structural system trade studies and provide technical support to various teams.