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AST SpaceMobile

Delivers global satellite-based mobile broadband

Avionic Technician

AvionicsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMidland, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least 2 years of experience in avionics harnessing is required.
  • Proficiency with harness dressing standards and practices in aerospace environments is required.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring schematics, and work instructions is required.
  • Ability to work in a cleanroom environment with required personal protective equipment is required.
  • Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and commitment to quality are required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform harness dressing, including routing, lacing, shielding, and clamping of cables and harnesses within spacecraft modules.
  • Install avionics equipment, including boxes, heaters, resistance temperature detectors, and connectors, following interface control documents and installation drawings.
  • Interpret and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, installation drawings, and work instructions.
  • Ensure compliance with IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4, and company quality standards.
  • Use torque drivers, wire strippers, crimpers, heat guns, and harness forming boards.
  • Perform point-to-point continuity checks and support in-process quality inspections.
  • Maintain cleanroom protocols and electrostatic discharge controls during assembly operations.
  • Document work performed and report non-conformances to engineering and quality teams.
  • Collaborate with engineering, quality, and integration teams to resolve technical issues.

Desired Qualifications

  • A technical certification in avionics or aerospace assembly is preferred.
  • Familiarity with CIRRIS or similar harness testing systems is a plus.
  • IPC/WHMA-A-620 or NASA workmanship certification is highly desirable.
  • Previous experience in aerospace, avionics, low Earth orbit satellite assembly, avionics bay integration, or flight hardware installations is desired.
  • Hands-on experience with bonded connectors, backshell assembly, electromagnetic interference shielding, and bracket installations.
  • Understanding of configuration control and traceability in space-grade production environments.

About the Company

AST SpaceMobile

Delivers global satellite-based mobile broadband

AST SpaceMobile builds a satellite-based broadband network that can work directly with ordinary mobile devices by partnering with major mobile network operators to extend global coverage. The system uses satellites that communicate with phones through operator-backed services to provide data without relying only on terrestrial towers, with revenue coming from service agreements and data usage fees. It differentiates itself by pursuing direct-to-device satellite cellular service through collaborations with operators to reach the many unconnected subscribers worldwide. Its goal is to deliver seamless global mobile broadband coverage and close the connectivity gaps for billions of mobile users.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Midland, TX
Founded
2017

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