Aerospace QA Inspector II — Composites Integration

AST SpaceMobile; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Life insurance

HSA (optional)

PTO / sick leave

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector II – Composites Integration to support advanced composite structures and avionics hardware used in satellite manufacturing at our Midland, TX facility.

This hands-on role requires reading engineering drawings, performing in-process and final inspections, and ensuring compliance with AS9100 and internal procedures while collaborating with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience inspecting composite and mechanical assemblies.
• Strong understanding of inspection methodologies and nonconformance reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed in‑process inspections of composite structures, bonded assemblies, satellite hardware, avionics components, and mechanical integrations.
• Verify compliance to engineering drawings, 3D models, specifications, manufacturing travelers, work instructions, and inspection plans.
• Inspect composite layups, cured components, bonded joints, inserts, fastener installations, and structural assemblies for dimensional and visual conformance.
• Conduct receiving, in‑process, First Article Inspection (FAI), and final acceptance inspections.
• Review manufacturing documentation, inspection records, certifications, and supplier quality records for completeness and accuracy.
• Utilize precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, pin gauges, and specialty inspection tools.
• Verify proper use and calibration status of measurement and inspection equipment.
• Identify, document, and process nonconforming material reports (NCMRs) and quality discrepancies.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action activities related to product nonconformances.
• Perform inspections in accordance with AS9100 quality requirements and company procedures.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, Integration Technicians, and Production teams to resolve quality issues.
• Maintain accurate records and inspection documentation within electronic and manual quality systems.
• Ensure compliance with ESD, contamination control, foreign object debris (FOD), and product protection requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, process efficiency, and defect prevention

Skills

GD&T

Composite inspections

Engineering drawings

Precision measurement tools

Quality documentation

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

CQI/CQA certification

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector II – Composites Integration to support advanced composite structures and avionics hardware used in satellite manufacturing at our Midland, TX facility.

This hands-on role requires reading engineering drawings, performing in-process and final inspections, and ensuring compliance with AS9100 and internal procedures while collaborating with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams.