--- title: 'Talent Acquisition Partner – Technician Recruiting at AST SpaceMobile' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/talent-acquisition-partner-technician-recruiting-ast-spacemobile-midland-fx6bfm9354r4' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-17' --- # Talent Acquisition Partner – Technician Recruiting at AST SpaceMobile - **Company:** AST SpaceMobile - **Location:** Midland, TX - **Posted:** 2026-10-07 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17 - **Apply:** https://ast-science.com/company/careers/?gh_jid=4741665005 ## 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. Position Overview AST SpaceMobile is seeking a highly driven and results-oriented Talent Acquisition Partner to lead full-cycle recruiting for critical hourly technical positions supporting spacecraft manufacturing, integration, testing, and production operations. This role is responsible for identifying, attracting, assessing, and hiring highly skilled technicians who directly support AST SpaceMobile's mission to build and deploy next-generation space-based cellular broadband technology. The ideal candidate has significant experience recruiting within aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, automotive, energy, semiconductor, or other highly technical industrial environments. This individual must be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where hiring velocity, candidate quality, and workforce planning directly impact production schedules and company objectives. This role requires strong sourcing expertise, technical recruiting capabilities, hiring manager partnership, and the ability to assess skilled trades and technician talent beyond basic recruiting qualifications. Success in this role depends on the ability to proactively build pipelines, influence stakeholders, and deliver exceptional hiring outcomes under demanding timelines. ## Key Responsibilities Full-Cycle Recruiting - Own end-to-end recruiting for hourly technical and manufacturing positions from requisition approval through offer acceptance and onboarding handoff. - Manage multiple requisitions simultaneously while maintaining high standards of candidate quality and hiring manager satisfaction. - Build and maintain active pipelines of avionics, composite, RF/AIT, quality inspection, and manufacturing/production technicians. Strategic Sourcing & Pipeline Development - Develop and maintain active talent pipelines for critical technical positions. - Build long-term partnerships with schools, training organizations, military programs, and workforce agencies. - Implement geographic recruiting strategies to support workforce expansion and future production demand. Technical Candidate Assessment - Conduct detailed technical phone screens and qualification reviews. - Present qualified candidates with clear evaluations, strengths, concerns, and hiring recommendations. Recruiting Operations & Metrics - Maintain accurate candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System. - Manage interview scheduling and communication throughout the hiring process. - Track and report recruiting metrics including: - Time-to-fill - Time-to-start - Offer acceptance rates - Source effectiveness - Candidate conversion rates - Hiring manager satisfaction - Open requisition aging - Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and company policies. Workforce Planning - Anticipate workforce demands associated with production schedules and spacecraft build milestones. - Partner with HR, Finance, Production, and Operations teams on headcount forecasting. - Support workforce ramp initiatives aligned with organizational growth objectives. - Assist with staffing partner management and contingent workforce strategies when necessary. Required Qualifications Education - Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred. - 5 years of equivalent professional recruiting experience may be substituted for formal education. ## Experience - Minimum 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience. - Minimum 3 years recruiting for manufacturing, aerospace, defense, industrial, semiconductor, automotive, energy, or other highly technical production environments. - Demonstrated success recruiting hourly skilled trades and technician positions. - Proven experience supporting high-volume hiring initiatives, production ramps, or workforce expansion projects. - Experience conducting technical candidate assessments and evaluating skilled labor qualifications. - Experience partnering with operations, engineering, manufacturing, and production leadership teams. - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple active requisitions while consistently meeting hiring goals. ## Preferred Qualifications - Aerospace, defense, aviation, or space industry recruiting experience. - Experience recruiting for: - Avionics Technicians - RF Technicians - AIT Technicians - Composite Technicians - Manufacturing Technicians - Quality Inspectors - Maintenance Technicians - Experience hiring candidates with security clearance backgrounds. - Experience in a startup, scale-up, or rapidly growing production environment. - Prior responsibility for workforce planning and strategic hiring initiatives. - Experience managing external staffing agencies and recruiting vendors. - RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) experience. - Greenhouse ATS experience strongly preferred. Required Skills Recruiting & Sourcing - Advanced candidate sourcing and talent mapping capabilities. - Strong Boolean search and LinkedIn Recruiter expertise. - Ability to identify passive technical talent. - Experience building talent communities and proactive pipelines. - Candidates without direct experience recruiting technical, manufacturing, skilled trades, or production talent will not be considered. Physical Requirements - Ability to work onsite in Midland, TX as required. - Occasional travel to local career fairs, trade schools, or military transition events. - Ability to walk manufacturing floors to understand technician roles and build context. This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands. 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. 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