AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.
Job Description:
This position is based in Midland, Texas. The successful candidate will be a structural dynamics engineer with deep experience defining, directing and reporting on swept sine vibration testing of spacecraft. This includes understanding how to specify test levels, instrumentation locations, and especially how to implement response and force limiting. Understanding laboratory equipment used in this type of testing is mandatory. Adjacent testing skills in random vibration, acoustic, and shock is valuable. Some proficiency in Nastran analysis is desired.
AST is looking for talented professionals who are innovative, creative, and ready to challenge the status quo. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and be able to work independently on complex problems.
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This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.
AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.