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AST SpaceMobile

Senior Thermal Engineer

AST SpaceMobile · Dallas, Texas, United States

Posted 14 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
14 days
AST SpaceMobile's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
1% of AST SpaceMobile's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at AST SpaceMobile
low
0 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
2026-09-17

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 Thermal Engineer at AST SpaceMobile will focus on ensuring the thermal performance and integrity of a space-based communications system. Daily responsibilities include leading thermal support activities, troubleshooting anomalies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance thermal safety and operational strategies during all mission phases.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
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 a related technical field
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience as a spacecraft thermal engineer or in a closely related role
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • Experience in fast-paced or high-growth technical environments
  • Basic programming experience (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or similar)

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Role involves both independent work and collaboration, which may require strong interpersonal skills
  • Position may involve travel domestically and internationally as required
  • Job scope may change based on business demands, indicating potential variability in responsibilities

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Listed by AST SpaceMobile on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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