Associate Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms) - AST SpaceMobile
Midland, TX
About the Job
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.