AST SpaceMobile

AST SpaceMobile

Environmental Test Technician I, 2nd Shift, Site 2

Midland, Texas, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 days ago
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Lottery odds40
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About the role

  • This position is based in our satellite production facility in Midland, TX, with full relocation provided (details below).
  • If you are open to relocating to Midland, this can be a career changing, and life changing, move into the high-tech aerospace world offering a new skill set and job security in a very similar environment that will soon feel like home.
  • We encourage you to apply to learn more about AST SpaceMobile and what Midland has to offer.

Responsibilities

  • Perform environmental testing including thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, acoustic, thermal cycling, and related qualification tests.
  • Build, route, inspect, and troubleshoot wiring and harness assemblies used during test operations.
  • Support solar panel and satellite hardware testing activities.
  • Support calibration activities for test instrumentation and measurement devices.
  • Document test configurations, procedures, results, and non-conformances in accordance with quality standards.
  • Collaborate with engineers and senior technicians to support successful execution of qualification and acceptance testing.

Requirements

  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach as required to perform job duties.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, including talking and hearing.
  • Ability to work in, on, around, and in proximity to large structures, equipment, and tooling.
  • Ability to lift, push, and/or carry items up to 35 pounds as required.
  • Ability to work near moving mechanical parts and equipment.
  • Ability to work in and around tight or confined spaces.
  • Ability to work in environments that may include exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and/or hazardous materials (e.g., carbon fiber).
  • At least 1 year of hands-on technical experience in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, industrial, mechanical, electrical, or test environments.
  • Experience using hand tools, torque wrenches, and power tools.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Basic understanding of calibration processes and test instrumentation.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and test procedures.
  • Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
  • Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
  • Ability to use hands and fingers to perform repetitive and precision tasks.

Nice to have

  • Experience with wiring, harnessing, soldering, or electrical assembly preferred.
  • Experience operating or working around heavy equipment such as forklifts, cranes, or manlifts preferred.
  • Familiarity with sensors including accelerometers, thermistors, or thermocouples preferred.
  • Exposure to environmental test equipment, DAQs, multimeters, thermal chambers, vibration systems, acoustic testing, shock testing, or thermal vacuum systems preferred.

Compensation

  • Compensation & Schedule

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