Thermal Blanket Fabrication Supervisor
AST SpaceMobile · Lanham, Maryland, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 87 days AST SpaceMobile's roles stay open a median of 87 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 1% of AST SpaceMobile's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at AST SpaceMobile
- high 231 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
- 2026-10-29
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 Thermal Blanket Fabrication Supervisor will oversee daily operations and personnel in the thermal blanket fabrication area for satellite platforms at AST SpaceMobile. Responsibilities include supervising technicians, coordinating workflow, reviewing engineering drawings, conducting inspections, training staff, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- 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
- Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Aerospace Engineering Technology, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
- A minimum of 5+ years total experience, including supervisory experience
- 3+ years in fabrication, assembly, or production supervision, preferably involving textiles, films, or insulation systems
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
Nice to have
- Experience in aerospace or satellite manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with thermal blanket fabrication, MLI (Multi-Layer Insulation), or composite materials
- Knowledge of AS9100 quality systems and cleanroom manufacturing practices
- Working knowledge of ERP/MRP production tracking systems
Worth weighing
- Up to 25% travel to other AST facilities required
- No salary listed
- The job description may change based on business demands
Summarised from AST SpaceMobile's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by AST SpaceMobile on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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