Aerospace Quality Engineer - Satellite Systems

AST SpaceMobile; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking a Quality Engineer to provide hands-on QA and mission assurance across product development, manufacturing, integration, and test activities. You will ensure hardware, software, and processes meet internal standards and regulatory obligations, driving defect prevention and continuous improvement for flight-ready satellite systems.

This day-shift role (Mon-Thu, 7:30–5:30) focuses on production quality, inspection, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required.
• 3+ years of quality engineering experience; aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with QMS and regulated production environments; ability to read engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and review QA procedures to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Support PAPs, policies, and program strategies; align with QMS standards.
• Maintain documentation, traceability, and inspection records in regulated environments.
• Lead or support RCCA, 8D, and CAPA investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

Quality assurance

Root cause analysis

Documentation control

MRB processes

Aerospace standards

QMS familiarity

RCCA

8D problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

RCCA/8D

SPC

Control plans

Sampling plans

MRB systems

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is seeking a Quality Engineer to provide hands-on QA and mission assurance across product development, manufacturing, integration, and test activities. You will ensure hardware, software, and processes meet internal standards and regulatory obligations, driving defect prevention and continuous improvement for flight-ready satellite systems.

This day-shift role (Mon-Thu, 7:30–5:30) focuses on production quality, inspection, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering,