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Satellite Mechanical/Structural 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 Satellite Mechanical/Structural Engineer will lead the design, analysis, and optimization of satellite structures and launch vehicle adapters. Responsibilities include executing design projects, developing structural configurations, maintaining design documentation, and collaborating with manufacturing teams. The role requires effective communication and leadership skills to support integration and testing processes.

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

  • Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field
  • A minimum of 15 years of hands-on experience in mechanical design, integration, and testing of spacecraft and launch vehicle structures
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail for documentation and deliverables

Nice to have

  • Expertise in stress and static load testing for satellite or launch vehicle structures
  • Familiarity with design for manufacturability and on-orbit environments
  • Experience with Autodesk Inventor (preferred) or other CAD tools such as CATIA, SolidWorks, CREO

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary or benefits listed
  • The role requires significant experience (15 years), which may limit opportunities for less experienced candidates
  • Travel requirement of 25%-40% may impact work-life balance

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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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