Launch Operations Mechanical Engineer Lead
AST SpaceMobile · Midland, Texas, United States; Titusville, 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 Launch Operations Mechanical Engineer Lead will oversee mechanical integration activities at the launch site, ensuring that satellites and launch adapters are ready for flight. This role involves defining integration strategies, leading the design and deployment of Mechanical Ground Support Equipment, and serving as the primary technical authority during launch operations. The Lead will also mentor engineers and coordinate with various teams to ensure mission success.
- 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 Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in the aerospace industry or a comparable high-reliability manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated ownership of hardware or subsystem integration from design through launch
- Advanced background in mechanical engineering with extensive aerospace hardware integration and MGSE experience
- Demonstrated experience as a technical or subsystem lead in launch base or cleanroom environments
- High proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., Inventor (preferred), CREO, SolidWorks, Catia)
Nice to have
- Prior experience serving as a lead or responsible engineer during a full launch campaign
- Advanced proficiency in GD&T and precision interface management
- Experience working directly with launch vehicle providers and external partners
- Experience leading small teams or directing cross-functional integration efforts
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Availability for extended or irregular shifts during launch campaigns may be required
- Hands-on work with flight hardware and test setups is expected
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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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