Associate Quality Engineer
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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 Associate 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.
From AST SpaceMobile's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About AST SpaceMobile
BlueBird satellites with broadband directly to standard smartphones.
Pay on its listings: 8.4% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
How it pays: Paid as an employee on AST SpaceMobile's own payroll (salaried or hourly, as each posting states).
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