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title: 'Manufacturing Engineer, Satellite Integration at AST SpaceMobile'
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# Manufacturing Engineer, Satellite Integration at AST SpaceMobile

- **Company:** AST SpaceMobile
- **Location:** Midland Texas, United States
- **Posted:** 2025-09-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-05
- **Apply:** https://ast-science.com/company/careers/?gh_jid=4601338005

## Job description

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.

## SUMMARY:

The Satellite Integration Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for planning, developing, and supporting integration and assembly processes for satellite subsystems and full spacecraft. This role focuses on designing efficient workflows, ensuring adherence to aerospace standards, improving production quality, and driving process optimization to meet mission requirements. The engineer will collaborate closely with design engineers, technicians, quality teams, and program management to ensure seamless integration, assembly, and testing of spacecraft.

## KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Develop and maintain manufacturing plans, assembly procedures, and work instructions for satellite integration.
- Design and validate fixtures, tooling, and handling equipment to support satellite assembly and subsystem integration.
- Collaborate with design engineering to ensure Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles are applied to spacecraft and subsystem designs.
- Support satellite structure, avionics, propulsion, and payload integration activities, ensuring all interfaces are aligned with engineering requirements.
- Lead and support MRB (Material Review Board) and discrepancy resolution activities to ensure nonconformances are properly addressed.
- Identify, analyze, and implement process improvements to increase manufacturing efficiency, reduce cost, and improve quality.
- Review and approve engineering drawings, bills of material (BOM), and change notices to ensure manufacturability.
- Support cleanroom operations, ensuring ESD, FOD, and contamination control compliance.
- Plan and execute assembly flow sequencing, integration schedules, and resource allocation for satellite programs.
- Coordinate integration and test readiness reviews (IRR/TRR) and ensure production milestones are met.
- Provide engineering support during environmental testing (Vibration, TVAC, Shock, EMC) and ensure satellite hardware readiness.
- Train and mentor technicians on new assembly techniques, tooling, and best practices.
- Maintain compliance with AS9100, NASA, and ECSS standards.

## QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of experience in spacecraft or aerospace system integration, manufacturing engineering, or related field.
- Strong understanding of satellite subsystems (avionics, structures, propulsion, harnessing, solar panels, etc.).
- Experience with CAD tools (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar) and PLM systems.
- Knowledge of GD&T, assembly tolerances, and precision alignment techniques.
- Familiarity with cleanroom operations, ESD controls, and contamination control procedures.
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, process control, and root cause analysis methodologies.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Hands-on experience supporting satellite assembly, integration, and testing (AIT) is highly desirable.

## PREFERRED SKILLS:

- Experience with high-reliability aerospace hardware in a low-volume, high-complexity production environment.
- Familiarity with tooling design and supplier management.
- Knowledge of CFR Part 21, NASA-STD, ECSS standards, and AS9100D requirements.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience working with automation or advanced manufacturing technologies.

AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

## About AST SpaceMobile

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by standard, unmodified smartphones.
- **Entity Type**: Public (Nasdaq: ASTS)
- **Headquarters**: Midland, Texas, USA
- **Founded**: 2017
- **Founders**: Abel Avellan

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Space-based telecommunications / Satellite broadband
- **Target customers**: B2B (mobile network operators), B2C (indirectly through MNOs), and government/defense agencies
- **Mission**: To eliminate connectivity gaps faced by today’s nearly six billion mobile subscribers and bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected using a space-based cellular network.

## Products & Services
- **[SpaceMobile Network]**: A space-based cellular broadband network that delivers 4G/5G connectivity directly to standard smartphones without any hardware modifications, apps, or software updates.
- **[BlueBird Satellites]**: The company’s commercial satellite constellation, designed to provide full broadband coverage globally. BlueBird satellites are among the largest commercial communications arrays in low Earth orbit.
- **[BlueWalker 3]**: The prototype satellite used to demonstrate world-first voice, 5G, and video calls from space to ordinary phones.
- **[Government & Defense Solutions]**: Tailored connectivity for tactical and public safety applications (e.g., FirstNet tests, government contracts).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Market capitalization exceeded $8 billion as of August 2024 (stock price ~$38.60). More recent figures are not publicly available but the company has raised over $2 billion as of Q2 2025.
- **Key Metric (Total Funding)**: Over $2 billion raised (debt and equity) as of Q2 2025.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Vodafone, Rakuten, American Tower, Samsung Next, Cisneros, Google (product partnership), AT&T, Verizon, FirstNet Authority.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Partnerships with nearly 60 mobile network operators covering ~3 billion combined subscribers.
  - Successfully completed first VoLTE voice calls, video calls, and 5G data connections using standard smartphones via satellite.
  - First public safety tests on FirstNet (Jan 2024) and first activation for government defense use cases (June 2025).
  - Commercial contract with Vodafone through 2034 for Europe and Africa.
  - 578 employees as of 2024; expanding manufacturing and office footprint globally.

## Competitive Advantages
- **First-mover**: Only company offering direct-to-smartphone satellite broadband with no specialized hardware or software required.
- **Patent Moat**: Over 3,800 patents and pending claims protecting proprietary technology.
- **MNO Integration**: Deep partnerships with major global operators enable seamless integration with existing terrestrial networks.
- **Satellite Scale**: BlueBird satellites feature large phased-array antennas (BlueWalker 3 array is 693 sq ft), providing a field of view over 300,000 sq miles.

## Strategic Focus
- **Constellation Deployment**: Rapidly launching and operationalizing the BlueBird satellite fleet to start generating significant commercial revenue.
- **Global Coverage Expansion**: Targeting full service across multiple continents, with a focus on remote and underserved regions.
- **Government & Defense**: Broadening contracts for secure, tactical connectivity.
- **Technology Advancement**: Continued R&D on next-generation satellite capabilities and network optimization.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Fast-growing company with a startup mindset; employees are encouraged to wear many hats and tackle meaningful challenges.
- **Global Presence**: Offices in Midland (TX), Homestead (FL), Miami (FL), Lanham (MD), Tel Aviv, Barcelona, Edinburgh, Hyderabad, and other locations.
- **Impact**: Opportunity to work on a historic transformation in global connectivity, directly connecting billions of people.
- **Perks & Environment**: Nearly 500,000 sq ft of manufacturing and office facilities; emphasis on innovation, autonomy, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
- **Career Growth**: Open positions listed on Greenhouse; values proactive, passionate innovators.

## Sources
1. [AST SpaceMobile Official Website](https://ast-science.com)
2. [AST SpaceMobile Company Page](https://ast-science.com/company/)
3. [AST SpaceMobile Careers Page](https://ast-science.com/company/careers/)
4. [AST SpaceMobile Investor Relations](https://investors.ast-science.com/)
5. [Wikipedia – AST SpaceMobile](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AST_SpaceMobile)

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