Aerospace Facility Security Specialist

Telemetry Today LLC; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking a Front Desk Security Officer to manage security operations at primary facility entry points within an aerospace manufacturing environment. This role guards ingress/egress, enforces access governance, and protects IP-sensitive areas and high-value assets, including prototypes and flight hardware.

The position collaborates with Corporate Security, EH&S, Facilities, HR, IT, and Program Leadership to maintain regulatory compliance and life safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in corporate security, access control, or front desk security operations, preferably in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Experience working in export-controlled, restricted, or high-security facilities preferred.
• Familiarity with access control systems and CCTV monitoring platforms.

Responsibilities

• Front Desk & Access Control Operations: Monitor and control primary entry points to manufacturing, R&D, test, and corporate facilities.
• Verify identity and credentials of employees, contractors, visitors, customers, and vendors prior to granting access.
• Enforce badge policies, escort requirements, and visitor management procedures.
• Issue and collect temporary badges in accordance with security protocols.
• Maintain accurate visitor logs and access records.
• Monitor CCTV feeds and access control systems for unauthorized activity.
• Immediately elevate suspicious behavior, policy violations, or access anomalies to Corporate Security leadership.

Skills

Situational awareness

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Tools

Access control systems

CCTV monitoring platforms

Visitor management systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is seeking a Front Desk Security Officer to manage security operations at primary facility entry points within an aerospace manufacturing environment. This role guards ingress/egress, enforces access governance, and protects IP-sensitive areas and high-value assets, including prototypes and flight hardware.

The position collaborates with Corporate Security, EH&S, Facilities, HR, IT, and Program Leadership to maintain regulatory compliance and life safety standards.