Satellite CSAT Integration Electronics Technician I

AST SpaceMobile; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) (pre-tax & Roth)

Life insurance, disability coverage

HSA, benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / sick leave

Up to $5,000 temporary housing

$1,050/month relocation stipend

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 electronic satellite communication assemblies. You will follow ICDs, interface control documents, and drawings, ensuring ESD compliance and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in electronic assembly, aerospace experience, and a diploma or equivalent, with the ability to lift up to 40 pounds and read technical drawings.

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 interface control documents (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 report 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

Harness dressing standards

Reading schematics

Technical drawings

Lifting up to 40 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification in electronic/aerospace assembly

Tools

CIRRIS harness testing system

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 electronic satellite communication assemblies. You will follow ICDs, interface control documents, and drawings, ensuring ESD compliance and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in electronic assembly, aerospace experience, and a diploma or equivalent, with the ability to lift up to 40 pounds and read technical drawings.