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Mechanical Design Engineer

AST SpaceMobile · US - Remote

Posted about 3 months ago

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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 Mechanical Design Engineer will focus on the development of satellite mechanical subsystems and payloads, including designing and analyzing structural layouts and managing mechanical interfaces. Responsibilities include creating detailed design documentation, supporting test procedures, and coordinating with manufacturing to ensure efficient processes. The role requires both independent execution and leadership of a small team in a dynamic environment.

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 engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical field
  • A minimum of 12 years of hands-on experience in mechanical design, integration, and testing of spacecraft and spacecraft components
  • Innovative and creative approach to problem solving
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to lead a small team while also carrying assignments autonomously
  • Excellent English written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • Strong technical skill in design of satellite assemblies for launch and on-orbit environments
  • Experience using standard analytical tools and classical structural analysis methods
  • Knowledge of, or experience with, launch vehicle integration
  • Experience operating in a Windchill PLM environment

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Willingness to travel 25%-50% of the time may be a significant commitment
  • The job description may change as needed by business demands, indicating potential variability in responsibilities

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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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