or apply directly on AST SpaceMobile's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 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 Lead Satellite Mechanical Design Engineer will oversee the mechanical design, analysis, and integration of satellite systems from concept through launch. This role involves leading a team in designing satellite hardware, developing documentation, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with manufacturing teams to ensure effective design transfer. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be responsible for ensuring that designs meet various performance and reliability requirements.
- 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 a related technical field
- A minimum of 15 years of hands-on experience in mechanical design, integration, and testing of satellites
- Strong technical skill in the design of satellite assemblies for launch and on-orbit environments
- Experience using standard analytical tools, FEA, and classical structural analysis methods
- Ability to lead a small team while also working assignments autonomously
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
- Advanced degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field
- Experience leading small engineering teams through full design cycles
- Experience with Siemens NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or CREO
- Experience with PLM systems for design release and configuration management
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Willingness to travel 25%-40% of the time
- Position may involve additional tasks or changes in scope as needed
- Fast-paced environment may require flexibility and adaptability
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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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