Sr. Spacecraft Vibration Test Engineer
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.
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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