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Listed on AST SpaceMobile’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
AST SpaceMobile seeks an experienced technician to lead hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft mechanisms like deployment systems and actuators while mentoring junior staff. This role suits someone with 5–15 years in aerospace hardware production who can provide technical feedback and drive process improvements in a high-rate manufacturing environment.
Our summary, not AST SpaceMobile’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- 5–15 years hands-on experience with high-reliability aerospace or satellite hardware
- Mechanical assembly, integration, and test work in manual or low-automation environments
- Proven experience supporting spacecraft or aerospace hardware development, production, or testing
- Leadership ability to mentor and supervise junior technicians
- Attention to detail and quality workmanship
Nice to have
- Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Aerospace Technology
- Experience with space-qualified mechanisms (deployment systems, release devices, actuators, hinges, latches)
- Experience supporting environmental testing (vibration, shock, thermal vacuum)
- Experience in high-rate spacecraft manufacturing
- Familiarity with RCCA processes and nonconformance documentation
- Cleanroom and contamination control experience
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and procedures