# Lead Environmental Test Engineer-Weekend Night Shift

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/a1db5d26-999c-4145-b88a-8d97165d2f93

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

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

## Summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking an Environmental Test Engineer to plan and execute validation testing for satellites destined for Low Earth Orbit, working with thermal vacuum chambers, vibration tables, and instrumentation to ensure spacecraft can survive launch and on-orbit conditions. This role suits engineers with aerospace testing experience who want hands-on technical work in a fast-moving space industry environment.

_Our summary, not AST SpaceMobile's wording._

## Skills named

LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related technical field
- Minimum 3 years hands-on environmental testing experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems
- Working knowledge of NASA GEVS and MIL-STD-810 standards
- Proficiency with TVAC chambers and vibration tables (sine and random)
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical specifications
- Mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Hands-on experience with test instrumentation and data acquisition systems
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in a lab environment
- Ability to lift and carry test equipment up to 40 pounds
- Manual dexterity for handling sensitive instrumentation and cabling

## Nice to have

- Direct experience with environmental testing of satellites or spacecraft
- In-depth knowledge of aerospace materials and their behavior in vacuum, thermal, and vibrational environments

Apply on AST SpaceMobile's site: https://ast-science.com/company/careers/?gh_jid=4694787005