# Manufacturing Engineer, Satellite Integration

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/eb9197c3-d6ea-4217-aeb0-06a5024ebe96

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

- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Midland, TX

## Summary

This role designs and manages manufacturing processes for satellite assembly and integration, ensuring spacecraft are built to aerospace standards and mission specifications. It suits engineers who want to apply manufacturing expertise to space hardware, combining process optimization with hands-on technical problem-solving in a high-complexity, low-volume production environment.

_Our summary, not AST SpaceMobile's wording._

## Skills named

CATIA, Creo, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Siemens NX, SolidWorks

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent
- 3+ years in spacecraft or aerospace system integration or manufacturing engineering
- Understanding of satellite subsystems including avionics, structures, propulsion, and harnessing
- CAD tool proficiency
- Knowledge of GD&T and assembly tolerances
- Cleanroom and ESD control experience
- Lean manufacturing and process control methodology
- Cross-functional collaboration skills

## Nice to have

- Hands-on experience with satellite assembly, integration, and testing
- High-reliability aerospace hardware experience in low-volume production
- Tooling design and supplier management experience
- Knowledge of CFR Part 21, NASA-STD, ECSS, and AS9100D
- Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Automation or advanced manufacturing technology experience

Apply on AST SpaceMobile's site: https://ast-science.com/company/careers/?gh_jid=4601338005