Associate Quality Engineer
About the role
AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.
Summary
The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing methods to inspect, test, and evaluate the reliability of manufacturing processes, products, and production equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support to develop and implement/deploy quality inspection plans and checklist for receiving inspection, in process inspection, and final inspection
- Support Material Review Boards, Failure Review Boards, ensure disposition of discrepant materials by the cross-functional team.
- Support Root Cause and Corrective Actions with the cross functional team to identify discrepancy drivers and assist with the development and implementation of corrective actions.
- Collaborate with supplier quality engineers to facilitate root cause and corrective actions at the supplier regarding non-conforming and discrepant materials.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and quality management software.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Internship in a quality or engineering position
- 1-2 years of experience in quality assurance or a related role, preferably in the aerospace and defense industry.
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.
Copied from the listing AST SpaceMobile published, verified 29 Oct 2026.
The application
Your details and CV, then 10 questions.
- 1.Are you at least 18 years of age?Yes or no
- 2.Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer?Yes or no
- 3.Will you now or in the future require employment visa sponsorship?Yes or no
- 4.Are you currently on an F-1 and Optional Practical Training (OPT) visa?Yes or no
- 5.If you indicated that you are currently in F‑1 status or working under OPT, please specify: -How much time remains on your current OPT or STEM OPT authorization. -Whether you currently have your EAD card. -Whether you currently have your SSShort answer · optional
- 6.Do you meet the language requirements for this position (fluent in written and verbal English)?Yes or no
- 7.Do you live near or open to relocation to Midland/Odessa, TX?Yes or no
- 8.What are your salary expectations?Short answer
- 9.Earliest Start DateShort answer
- 10.I certify that the facts set forth in this Application for Employment are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if I am employed, false statements, omissions or misrepresentations may result in my dismissal.Yes or no
Taken from the application form AST SpaceMobile runs, verified 29 Oct 2026.
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