Mechanisms Launch Engineer

Responsibilities

• Perform and document final flight inspections of spacecraft mechanisms and launch vehicle separation systems
• Execute launch vehicle separation system mechanical integration activities, including installation and verification of hardware
• Perform final flight electrical connector mating operations and verify interface integrity
• Conduct mechanical and electrical verification testing of separation systems and related flight hardware
• Maintain strict Safe-to-Mate (S2M) processes and inspection requirements
• Support mechanism and spacecraft configuration control through final vehicle processing
• Review and disposition hardware discrepancies and support anomaly investigations
• Coordinate with launch vehicle integration teams, mission partners, and quality representatives
• Support launch countdown activities, rehearsals, and readiness reviews

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in aerospace, spacecraft, launch vehicle, or defense programs
• Experience performing hardware inspections and torque-controlled mechanical operations
• Direct experience working with electrical connectors, harnesses, or flight-like interfaces
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, ICDs, and test procedures
• Experience in hardware integration, test, manufacturing, or field engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct launch-site experience supporting spacecraft or launch vehicle integration
• Experience with spacecraft mechanisms, deployment systems, or separation hardware
• Knowledge of electrical test techniques including insulation resistance testing
• Understanding of pyrotechnic or ordnance aerospace systems and safety protocols
• Familiarity with quality management systems and nonconformance processes

About the Company

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices to eliminate connectivity gaps for mobile subscribers worldwide.