About the role
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
We are seeking a Quality Engineer to provide quality assurance support to the product development team, resolving bugs, defects, and other potential issues and ensuring that specifications are met.
This position is the night shift which is Monday through Thursday 6 pm to 4 am (4x10s) with a 10% shift pay premium.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, maintain, and review quality assurance procedures to assure compliance with customer and or government requirements
- Develop sampling plans, quality standards, and process control instructions for use by manufacturing in monitoring and reducing variation
- Support the implementation of Product Assurance Plans (PAPs) and implement program strategies, policies, and procedures necessary to ensure compliance with internal practices and requirements
- Analyze data of production runs to ensure parts produced meet customer requirements
- Develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation
- Drive manufacturing efficiency improvements by evaluating plant-wide processes and applying process control methods or process changes as necessary
- Perform quality reviews and drive disposition of nonconforming material and generate corresponding reports
- Process, investigate, and disposition RMAs
- Monitor production cycles and perform tests and evaluations to identify potential malfunctions and reliability issues as early as possible
- Assist in quality inspection and control for satellite system and subsystem integration and testing activities including flight hardware and software integration and testing, ground support equipment, calibrations, tooling, and safety
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with program offices, other AST organizations, vendors, and contractors
- Review practices, procedures, and processes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and reduce risk to product and program quality
- Provide support to the quality engineering department
- Ensure assigned parts meet company quality requirements
- Review design plans, process procedures, test procedures, and quality manuals to understand requirements and functional intent
- Work with senior engineers to perform inspection analyses, failure analyses, and testing
- Review corrective actions implemented in the production process
- Identify root causes of production problems and recommend or implement corrective measures
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline required
Experience
- Minimum of three years of related experience required
- Five or more years of quality system experience in an aerospace, aviation, or military manufacturing environment
- Experience reading engineering blueprints and drawings
- Ability to work in environments with evolving requirements and dynamic schedules
- Spacecraft experience in a clean room setting
02 Aplyr's read
AST SpaceMobile is pioneering satellite technology with a focus on connecting the unconnected, attracting engineers and technicians dedicated to innovation in space communications.
What's promising
- •AST SpaceMobile aims to provide global mobile coverage through satellite technology.
- •The company is involved in cutting-edge satellite communications, promising significant industry impact.
- •Recent hiring in engineering and technical roles suggests growth and development in their projects.
What to watch
- •The space industry is highly competitive, posing significant challenges for AST SpaceMobile.
- •Frequent shift work and relocations may affect work-life balance for employees.
- •Achieving global satellite coverage is technologically complex and financially demanding.
Why AST SpaceMobile
- •AST SpaceMobile focuses on bridging the digital divide with satellite-based mobile broadband.
- •The company is developing the first space-based cellular broadband network.
- •AST SpaceMobile's mission is to connect remote areas lacking traditional communication infrastructure.
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03 About AST SpaceMobile
AST is a company focused on advancing scientific research and technology solutions.
- Founded
- 2001
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