Environmental Test Technician I, 4th Shift, Site 2

From the posting

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.

This position is based in our satellite production facility in Midland, TX .

Position Overview

AST is in search of an Environmental Test Technician I supports execution of environmental qualification and environmental test activities including thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, acoustic, and related testing. The role requires hands-on mechanical aptitude, experience with tools, test equipment, instrumentation, and safe operation of industrial equipment. Under general supervision, the technician performs test setup, execution, troubleshooting, documentation, calibration support, and equipment maintenance while ensuring compliance with aerospace quality and safety standards.

What You’ll Do:

Perform environmental testing including thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, acoustic, thermal cycling, and related qualification tests.

Set up, configure, instrument, and operate test equipment including data acquisition systems (DAQs), multimeters, vibration shakers, thermal chambers, and thermal vacuum systems.

Install and verify sensors such as accelerometers, thermistors, and thermocouples for test execution and data collection. …

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