astspacemobile · Midland, Texas, United States
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. Responsibilities: Determine sine vibration base input levels and author sine vibration test plans Serve as Test Director for sine vibration testing; working with test lab personnel to ensure proper test runs are conducted in a timely manner Ability to work with existing team and learn current processes Report on testing, including preparing launch vehicle tailored summaries Prepare for test readiness by working across disciplines during the spacecraft integration Participate in material and failure review boards Compile lessons learned and lead continuous process improvement Minimum Qualifications & Experience: BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience in swept sine vibration of spacecraft: Test Planning and Instrumentation selection Test Readiness Test Level definition Data Validation Base Input Control Notc…
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