Environmental Test Engineer
AST SpaceMobile · Homestead, Florida, 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 Environmental Test Engineer will plan, execute, and document mechanical and thermal-vacuum tests to ensure the durability of spacecraft components and systems. This role involves developing test plans, operating test equipment, collaborating with various engineering teams, and generating detailed test reports. The engineer will also participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance testing efficiency and reliability.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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 Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in environmental testing, preferably in aerospace or defense
- Hands-on experience with electrodynamic shakers, TVAC chambers, accelerometers, thermal sensors, and DAQ systems
- Strong knowledge of vibration and thermal environments relevant to spaceflight hardware
- Familiarity with instrumentation setup, calibration, and data analysis
- Ability to work in cleanroom environments and follow contamination control procedures
Nice to have
- Experience with software such as LabVIEW, TestStand, MATLAB, or Python for test automation and data analysis
- Experience supporting launch vehicle or satellite environmental qualification campaigns
- Knowledge of industry standards: MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-1540, ECSS-E-ST-10-03C, etc.
- Familiarity with thermal modeling and simulation tools
Worth weighing
- May involve shift work and extended hours during test campaigns
- Physical requirements may include lifting up to 50 lbs and working in confined or high-vacuum areas
- Fast-paced and collaborative environment with strict deadlines
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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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