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What this role is
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. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
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