Aerospace Electronics Tech I – CSAT Integration

AST SpaceMobile; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

HSA benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / sick leave

Relocation support (up to $5,000 in 1)

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking detail-oriented Technician I (CSAT Integration Electronics) responsible for assembling, testing, inspecting, and supporting production of electronic satellite communication assemblies. Technicians follow engineering drawings, production instructions, quality standards, and ESD requirements with strong attention to detail.

Successful candidates will have 2+ years in electronic assembly, harnessing, and reading schematics, with shift flexibility and relocation

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification in electronic assembly or aerospace assembly preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in electronic assembly and harnessing, preferably in aerospace or satellite manufacturing.
• Proficient with harness dressing standards and practices in aerospace environments.
• Familiarity with CIRRIS or similar harness testing systems is a plus.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 or NASA workmanship certification is highly desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring schematics, and work instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Perform harness dressing, including routing, lacing, shielding, and clamping of cables and harnesses within spacecraft modules.
• Electronic assemblies experience (boxes, heaters, RTDs, connectors) following 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 ESD 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.

Skills

Electronic assembly

Harnessing

Reading schematics

ESD compliance

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Torque drivers

Wire strippers

Crimpers

Heat guns

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is seeking detail-oriented Technician I (CSAT Integration Electronics) responsible for assembling, testing, inspecting, and supporting production of electronic satellite communication assemblies. Technicians follow engineering drawings, production instructions, quality standards, and ESD requirements with strong attention to detail.

Successful candidates will have 2+ years in electronic assembly, harnessing, and reading schematics, with shift flexibility and relocation