Micron Mechanics Team Lead
About the job
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. ## Position Overview We areseeking a senior mechanics designer – to lead as a team leader (TL) an R&D team for Space communication platform modules, reporting directly to SVP of the division.
In this role TL shall have full scope of responsibility for all aspects of mechanics as required to design, verify the design, integrate with satellite systems, achieve manufacturability at high production rate and comply with space environment operation requirements.
The TL shall directly manage the team tasks and lead collaborative work cross-functional teams including System-engineering, analysis, HW, Space-Power and RF systems teams electronics and RF mechanics and QA. ## Key Responsibilities - Lead design from early phases through design verification of all mechanics aspects and all mechanics mechanisms and their full detail BOM. - Lead and own mechanics design aspects to achieve, through cross-functional collaboration – compliance connectivity, functionality and performance requirements of electronics - Space communication, Power, RF , EMI compatibility; compliance with QA requirements for space operation environment and life span, manufacturability at high production rate ; handling and testing of modules throughout the production and integration workflow cycles. - Lead design for manufacturability and hand-over from design validation phase to NPI. - Directly manage a team of mechanics engineers and external experts / out-sourced services. - Achieve high level of planning, predictability and quality of deliverables – through establishing tools, systems and work procedures. ## Qualifications Hands on with design tools, modules design, analysis and PDM/PLM. ## Education Mechanics Engineering degree - B.Sc degree, M.Sc – preferred.
Training at aerospace/defense engineering standards, qualification processes and materials. ## Experience Proven 10 years + practical experience and competency in developing and validation of mechanics in aerospace or space, or automotive relevant industries.
Strong background in mechanics quality, reliability and manufacturability industry standards and best practices. ## Preferred Qualifications - Design and testing success record of low-weight, space qualified modules with dynamic deployment mechanisms ## Soft Skills - Proven success in team building and leadership with at least 5 team members, and cross-functional collaborative work with internal stake holders – preferably across multiple geographies. - Excellent communication skills, high level of reporting and planning. - English – fluent + technical writing skills ## Technology Stack - SolidWorks, Autodesk, Dynamics analysis tools, PLM and PDM tools ## Physical Requirements - Work from office (Barcelona) at least 3/5 days in a work week. - Travel to company sites in the USA, Europe, Israel – during design and support phases.
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.
From AST SpaceMobile's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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BlueBird satellites with broadband directly to standard smartphones.
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