Aerospace Electronics Tech I — CSAT Integration (Relocation)

AST SpaceMobile; Van Horn (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) pre-tax & Roth

Life insurance, disability coverage

HSA, transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / sick leave

Up to $5,000 relocation housing

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile in Midland, TX is seeking a detail-oriented Technician I (CSAT Integration Electronics) to assemble, test, inspect, and support production of satellite communications assemblies.

The role requires reading engineering drawings and ICDs, wiring diagrams, and installation instructions, with strict adherence to IPC/WHMA-A-620 and NASA standards. Shifts include 4x10, 3x12, or evenings, with relocation support available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification 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 electrostatic discharge (ESD) controls during assembly operations.
• Document work performed and reported any non-conformances (NCRs) to engineering and quality teams.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, and integration teams to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Reading electrical drawings

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification in electronic assembly or aerospace assembly

IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification

NASA workmanship certification

Tools

Torque drivers

Wire strippers

Crimpers

Heat guns

Harness forming boards

ICDs

Job description

AST SpaceMobile in Midland, TX is seeking a detail-oriented Technician I (CSAT Integration Electronics) to assemble, test, inspect, and support production of satellite communications assemblies.

The role requires reading engineering drawings and ICDs, wiring diagrams, and installation instructions, with strict adherence to IPC/WHMA-A-620 and NASA standards. Shifts include 4x10, 3x12, or evenings, with relocation support available.