Design Engineer - Senior Design Engineer, Mechanisms

Job Description

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 Design Engineer (Mechanisms) will be responsible for design and optimization of various space-flight mechanisms for the deployment of a satellite constellation. The Design Engineer 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. They will work well in teams while also having the ability to work assignments autonomously.

Duties and Responsibilities : ​

• Participate in and execute design, analysis, and system trade studies to determine mechanism architecture for multi-satellite launch configuration in terms of the system simplicity, mass efficiency, launch vehicle accommodation efficiency, and production cost.
• Execute the design and evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and program requirements.
• Develop mechanisms and component technology, testing requirements, materials, processes, and tools, define mechanical interfaces with other subsystems.
• Develop and maintain mechanical design documentation at system and equipment level : mechanical requirement documents, interface control drawings, test procedures and tooling (vibration, shock, TVAC, assembly), manufacturing drawings.
• Prepare and present necessary information required to conduct thorough design and readiness reviews with management and / or peers.
• Troubleshoot and investigate anomalies and failures, perform root-cause analysis, and provide resolution.
• Communicate with manufacturing / production to ensure successful transfer of information and efficient processes are understood and documented.
• Evaluate and champion new technology and methods.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

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.