AST SpaceMobile
Environmental Test Technician I, 2nd Shift, Site 2
Midland, Texas, United States
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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.
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