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Senior Satellite Mechanical Engineer

AST SpaceMobile · Midland, Texas, 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 Senior Mechanical Engineer at AST SpaceMobile will focus on the development of satellite mechanical systems and payloads, engaging in tasks such as mechanical design, structural analysis, and testing. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, leading small groups, and managing projects autonomously to enhance spacecraft architecture and performance. Responsibilities include optimizing mechanical layouts, preparing technical documentation, troubleshooting issues, and integrating new technologies to improve design efficiency.

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

  • Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline
  • A minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in mechanical design, integration, and testing of spacecraft and spacecraft components
  • Strong technical expertise in mechanical systems and payload development
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • High attention to detail

Nice to have

  • Experience with launch vehicle integration
  • Familiarity with Autodesk Inventor, CATIA, SolidWorks, or CREO
  • Demonstrated ability to design spacecraft assemblies for launch and on-orbit environments

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • The job may evolve over time as business demands change, which could affect role clarity
  • The position requires a high degree of autonomy, which may not suit everyone

Summarised from AST SpaceMobile's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by AST SpaceMobile on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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