# Lead Spacecraft Mechanisms Engineering Technician

Hiring organization: [AST SpaceMobile](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/ast-spacemobile)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/5c58ec05-1a73-45a6-a819-751695759453

Listed on AST SpaceMobile's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Midland, TX

## Summary

AST SpaceMobile seeks an experienced technician to lead hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft mechanisms like deployment systems and actuators while mentoring junior staff. This role suits someone with 5–15 years in aerospace hardware production who can provide technical feedback and drive process improvements in a high-rate manufacturing environment.

_Our summary, not AST SpaceMobile's wording._

## Skills named

Engineering Drawings

## Required

- 5–15 years hands-on experience with high-reliability aerospace or satellite hardware
- Mechanical assembly, integration, and test work in manual or low-automation environments
- Proven experience supporting spacecraft or aerospace hardware development, production, or testing
- Leadership ability to mentor and supervise junior technicians
- Attention to detail and quality workmanship

## Nice to have

- Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Aerospace Technology
- Experience with space-qualified mechanisms (deployment systems, release devices, actuators, hinges, latches)
- Experience supporting environmental testing (vibration, shock, thermal vacuum)
- Experience in high-rate spacecraft manufacturing
- Familiarity with RCCA processes and nonconformance documentation
- Cleanroom and contamination control experience
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and procedures

Apply on AST SpaceMobile's site: https://ast-science.com/company/careers/?gh_jid=4671136005