or apply directly on AST SpaceMobile's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 29 days AST SpaceMobile's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 1% of AST SpaceMobile's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at AST SpaceMobile
- low 0 stale, 6 reposted of 231 open
- Hiring momentum
- 268 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from AST SpaceMobile's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for AST SpaceMobile.
About this role
The Composite Manufacturing Engineer at AST SpaceMobile will focus on developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for CFRP components, particularly using Toray prepreg materials. This role involves leading new facility startups, managing CNC routing and autoclave operations, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with aerospace standards while troubleshooting production issues.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of AST SpaceMobile as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years of aerospace composite manufacturing experience, specifically with CFRP
- Demonstrated expertise with prepreg materials including handling, layup, and curing
- Proficiency in CNC routing, fixture design, and CAM programming for composite materials
- Strong knowledge of adhesive bonding preparation and techniques
- Hands-on experience with autoclave operations and composite curing cycles
Nice to have
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Six Sigma or Lean certification
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Role involves working in a manufacturing environment around machinery, ovens, and autoclaves
- Job description states that additional tasks may be assigned, indicating potential variability in responsibilities
Summarised from AST SpaceMobile's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by AST SpaceMobile on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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