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Avionic Technician QV, 1st shift, Site 2

AST SpaceMobile · Midland, Texas, United States

Posted Oct 25, 2026

Est. total comp~$110K–$157K

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AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.

Job Summary:

We are seeking skilled and detail-oriented Avionic Technicians to support the assembly and integration of avionics systems within our satellite production line. The primary focus will be on harness dressing, routing, securing of wire harnesses, and the installation of avionics components in accordance with aerospace standards and engineering documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform harness dressing, including routing, lacing, shielding, and clamping of cables and harnesses within spacecraft modules.

Install avionics equipment (boxes, heaters, RTDs, connectors) following interface control documents (ICDs) 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 tools such as 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 (ESD) controls during assembly operations. …

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Job inventory

Required 3 items

Experience: 2+ years of experience

Skills and tools: Schematics

Certifications and licenses: IPC/WHMA-A-620

Preferred 2 items

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Other: Shift, weekend or overtime work

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Crew department: Surface Ops

Skills this kind of role usually asks for:

Reading schematics
Technical documentation
Operations planning and scheduling
Field test and integration
Reading drawings and procedures

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