AST SpaceMobile

aerospace

EnvironmentalTestEngineer-WeekdayDayShift

Midland, Texas, United States
Market Sentiment
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The Brief

“Environmental Test Engineer-Weekday Day Shift at AST SpaceMobile. Skills: Environmental Test Engineering, Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) Testing, Vibration Testing, Shock Testing, Data Acquisition Systems, Test Data Analysis. Perform Thermal Vacuum (TVAC), vibration, and shock testing on components, subsystems, and fully assembled satellites. Coordinate logistics and scheduling with internal engineering teams and external test facilities”

What You'll Achieve.

validate our satellite’s ability to survive the harsh conditions of launch and Low Earth Orbit (LEO); ensure mission readiness; making a direct impact on the success of our rapidly growing business

Industry & Context.

aerospace
Problems you'll solve

problem-solving skills; root cause analysis; resolution of test anomalies and failures

Eligibility Requirements

Shift 1- Days: Monday–Thursday, 7: 30 a. m. –5: 30 p. m. (4x10s), Shift 2-Nights: Monday–Thursday, 6: 00 p. m. –4: 00 a. m. (4x10s) 10% pay premium, Shift 3- Weekends: Friday–Sunday, 6: 00 a. m. –6: 00 p. m. (3x12s) 20% pay premium, Shift 4- Weekend Nights: Friday- Sunday 6: 00 pm – 6: 00 am (3x12s) 25% pay premium

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3 years of direct, hands-on experience in environmental testing of aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability systems, Working knowledge of relevant environmental test standards (e.g. , NASA GEVS, MIL-STD-810), Demonstrated proficiency with TVAC chambers and vibration tables (sine/random), Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical specifications, Excellent mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, Hands-on experience with test instrumentation and data acquisition systems

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

What You'll Do.

Perform Thermal Vacuum (TVAC)

and shock testing on components

and fully assembled satellites

Coordinate logistics and scheduling with internal engineering teams and external test facilities

Work with and oversee environmental test vendors during off-site testing campaigns

Support test article instrumentation (e. g.

strain gauges) and data acquisition system setup

and provide actionable feedback to design and manufacturing groups

and maintain internal environmental test infrastructure

ensuring compliance with safety protocols

Lead root cause analysis and drive the resolution of test anomalies and failures

Contribute to the continuous improvement of test processes

Serve as the subject-matter expert on environmental test equipment and methodologies

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with systems, mechanical, and electrical engineering teams; Coordinate logistics and scheduling with internal engineering teams and external test facilities; Work with and oversee environmental test vendors

Process & Methodology

end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of critical test campaigns, managing projects from planning to completion

Full Job Description

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected. Position Overview We are seeking a capable and energetic Environmental Test Engineer to validate our satellite’s ability to survive the harsh conditions of launch and Low Earth Orbit (LEO). In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of critical test campaigns. You will work closely with systems, mechanical, and electrical engineering teams to ensure mission readiness. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and demonstrates strong ownership over their work, making a direct impact on the success of our rapidly growing business. This position is assigned to Shift 1- Days: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p. m. (4x10s). Depending on business needs, this role may also have opportunities on: Shift 2-Nights: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 p.m.–4:00 a. m. (4x10s) 10% pay premium. Shift 3- Weekends: Friday–Sunday, 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p. m. (3x12s) 20% pay premium Shift 4- Weekend Nights: Friday- Sunday 6:00 pm – 6:00 am (3x12s) 25% pay premium Key Responsibilities: Perform Thermal Vacuum (TVAC), vibration, and shock testing on components, subsystems, and fully assembled satellites. Coordinate logistics and scheduling with internal engineering teams and external test facilities. Work with and oversee environmental test vendors during off-site testing campaigns. Support test article instrumentation (e.g., thermocouples, accelerometers, strain gauges) and data acquisition system setup. Analyze test data, interpret results, and provide actionable feedback to des

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