Environmental Test Technician II 2nd Shift, Site 2

AST SpaceMobile · Midland, Texas, United States

Posted Oct 14, 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.

Build Satellites. Apply in El Paso. Launch Your Career in Midland.

Have you worked in manufacturing, automotive, or mechanical assembly and want to take that skillset into something bigger? This is it. You’ll be building satellites and they don't get bigger than ours. If you have hands-on experience in manufacturing, automotive, or mechanical assembly, and are ready to apply those skills to something bigger, this is your opportunity. You’ll be contributing to the build of real satellite hardware, supporting one of the most advanced space manufacturing programs in the country.

This position is based in our satellite production facility in Midland, TX , with full relocation provided (details below).

Position Overview

We are searching for an Environmental Test Technician II supports execution of environmental testing activities including thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, and acoustic testing. This role operates with moderate independence, contributing to test setup, execution, troubleshooting, and documentation while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. …

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Crew department: Surface Ops

Skills this kind of role usually asks for:

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

Train for it: the Surface Ops Track: Site Work, Heavy Equipment and Hauling. 5 short modules, a quiz after each one and a final test. Pass it and you get the Mars Mining Certificate in Surface Operations Fundamentals, with its own public page you can link from your resume.

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I can do Thermal systems on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Technical documentation on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Operations planning and scheduling on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Field test and integration on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Reading drawings and procedures on the job, or have used it in a class or project I have a project or work sample I could show an interviewer My resume is tailored to this kind of role I've practiced answering interview questions for this kind of job

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