# Mechanisms Technician Lead, 3rd Shift, Site 2

Hiring organization: [AST SpaceMobile](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/ast-spacemobile)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/682f207f-9f24-4ed0-9701-747bd143b8fb

Listed on AST SpaceMobile's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Lead / Staff / Principal
- Location: Midland, TX

## Summary

AST SpaceMobile seeks a hands-on technician to assemble, test, and troubleshoot precision satellite mechanisms and deployment systems at their Midland production facility. This role suits people with manufacturing, automotive, or industrial maintenance backgrounds who want to transition into aerospace hardware work on the night shift.

_Our summary, not AST SpaceMobile's wording._

## Skills named

Blueprint Reading

## Required

- High school diploma, GED, or technical certification
- Minimum 2 years experience in manufacturing, mechanical assembly, automotive repair, aviation maintenance, or related fields
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions
- Proficiency with hand tools, torque tools, and measuring equipment
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Ability to follow detailed procedures with high accuracy
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality

## Nice to have

- Aerospace, aviation, or defense manufacturing experience
- Cleanroom environment experience
- Knowledge of ESD, FOD, and contamination control
- Experience with environmental testing (vibration, thermal vacuum, shock)
- Harness fabrication and connector installation experience
- Familiarity with deployment mechanisms and electromechanical assemblies
- Military aircraft maintenance or avionics background

Apply on AST SpaceMobile's site: https://ast-science.com/company/careers/?gh_jid=4690655005