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Structural Technician (Mon-Thurs 7:30am-5:30pm) (El Paso, TX → Midland, TX)
AST SpaceMobileMidland, TX · full time
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What this role is
This is a hands-on satellite manufacturing role where you'll assemble the structural core of spacecraft using aerospace fasteners, composites, and metallic materials. It suits people with manufacturing, automotive, or aircraft assembly experience who want to apply precision mechanical skills to space hardware.
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What they ask for
Required
- 3+ years in manufacturing, aerospace structures, aircraft assembly, or precision mechanical build work
- Experience with rivets, fasteners, and structural installation
- Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings
- Experience with metals (aluminum, titanium, stainless steel) and/or composites
- Proficiency with precision tools (calipers, micrometers, torque tools)
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to perform repetitive and precision hand and finger tasks
- Ability to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach
- Ability to work in tight or confined spaces
- Ability to lift, push, or carry up to 40 pounds
- Effective communication skills
Nice to have
- Technical certificate or associate degree