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What this role is
AST SpaceMobile is hiring a hands-on engineer to inspect, integrate, and verify spacecraft mechanisms and separation systems during final launch preparations. This role suits someone with aerospace hardware experience who thrives on precision work, configuration control, and supporting complex flight-critical operations in a launch environment.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
- 3+ years experience on aerospace, spacecraft, launch vehicle, defense, or aviation hardware programs
- Demonstrated experience performing and documenting hardware inspections and torque-controlled mechanical operations
- Direct experience with electrical connectors, harnesses, or flight-like electrical interfaces including continuity verification
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly procedures, ICDs, specifications, and test procedures
- Familiarity with configuration management and documentation in regulated engineering environments
- Understanding of mechanical assembly techniques, hardware verification, and engineering quality standards
- Ability to work hands-on in cleanroom and launch site environments
- Willingness to travel to launch sites and support extended-duration campaigns
- Ability to obtain and maintain required site access and training certifications
Nice to have
- Direct launch-site experience supporting spacecraft or launch vehicle integration campaigns
- Experience with spacecraft mechanisms, deployment systems, separation hardware, or release systems
- Familiarity with launch vehicle mechanical and electrical interface verification
- Experience with disconnect systems, umbilical interfaces, or launch support hardware
- Knowledge of electrical test techniques including insulation resistance testing
- Understanding of pyrotechnic or ordnance systems and associated safety protocols
- Experience with aerospace structures and launch integration industry standards
- Experience supporting flight hardware through environmental testing or launch operations
- Knowledge of quality management systems and nonconformance processes