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Associate Mechanisms Engineer

AST SpaceMobile · Midland, Texas, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
87 days
AST SpaceMobile's roles stay open a median of 87 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
1% of AST SpaceMobile's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at AST SpaceMobile
high
231 stale, 6 reposted of 231 open
Hiring momentum
268 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-29

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from AST SpaceMobile's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for AST SpaceMobile.

About this role

The Associate Mechanisms Engineer will support the assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft mechanisms at AST SpaceMobile. This role involves hands-on collaboration with design, test, and production teams, executing tests, analyzing data, and troubleshooting issues to ensure the successful delivery of space mechanisms and subsystems.

Our read on this posting2.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of AST SpaceMobile as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • Minimum of 0 to 2 years of relevant experience in aerospace or precision hardware assembly/test
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering and production teams
  • Proven problem-solving mindset and ownership mentality
  • Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy of documentation and project deliverables
  • Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Nice to have

  • Experience with space-qualified mechanisms (e.g., release devices, actuators, hinges, latches, deployment systems)
  • Familiarity with root cause and corrective action (RCCA) methodologies and nonconformance resolution
  • Working knowledge of ECAD/MCAD integration, configuration control, and product data management systems
  • Experience supporting vibration, shock, and TVAC test campaigns
  • Understanding of cleanroom practices and contamination control

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Night shift/weekend shift availability may be required
  • Physical requirements include the ability to lift and move up to 25 lbs
  • Job scope may change based on business demands

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Listed by AST SpaceMobile on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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