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 Senior Quality Assurance Inspector will provide quality assurance support to ensure that the satellite parts meet quality requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide detailed in-process inspections of electrical and mechanical assemblies, using technical drawings, CAD (Computer Aided Design) models, and established processes to verify conformance to design requirements.
- Perform detailed product inspections on finished goods, including but not limited to First Article Inspections and certified supplier document reviews.
- Document production nonconformance in accordance with provided procedures and processes as applicable.
- Maintain QMS policies and procedure documentation, verify compliance to applicable standards.
- Establish professionalism and timeliness in the performance of daily activities.
- Communicate effectively to other AST & Science personnel any quality issues needing resolutions.
- Work multiple assignments concurrently and maintain flexibility to production schedule.
- Support internal testing processes to validate the performance of satellite systems.
- Monitor the use of calibrated measuring instruments.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- 10+ years of inspection experience in an aerospace, aviation, military, and/or manufacturing environment or 6 years' experience with an associate degree.
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card Holder.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Sound knowledge of the standards and working principles of manufacturing and production aerospace industry.
- Experience performing detailed product inspections using blueprints/specifications and precision measuring and test equipment.
- Experience with AS9100 and/or ISO/TS 16949.
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.