or apply directly on AST SpaceMobile's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 48 days AST SpaceMobile's roles stay open a median of 66 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 1% of AST SpaceMobile's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at AST SpaceMobile
- high 210 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
- 2026-10-08
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 Senior Mechanical Engineer at AST SpaceMobile will focus on the mechanical design and analysis of Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) for satellite systems. Daily tasks include leading mechanical designs, developing documentation, providing technical support for assembly and integration activities, and making structural decisions to meet technical requirements.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- 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 related technical field
- A minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in mechanical design in spacecraft mechanical systems
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Fluent English written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
- Higher degree is preferred
- Experience using PDM and PLM software is preferred
- Direct experience with AIT activities
- Design of large welded steel assemblies
- Knowledge in GDIT is a plus
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Position may involve additional tasks or changing scope based on business demands
- Work may require light assembly and lifting up to 30 lbs
Summarised from AST SpaceMobile's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by AST SpaceMobile on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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