Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Manufacturing Technician
AST SpaceMobile · Midland, Texas, 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 Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Manufacturing Technician will be responsible for producing advanced composite components for aerospace applications. Daily tasks include performing CFRP layups, operating CNC routers, conducting bonding preparations, and managing autoclave operations. The role also involves supporting facility startup activities and collaborating with engineers to improve processes and ensure quality.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on composite manufacturing experience, preferably in aerospace
- Proficiency with Toray prepreg materials and composite layup techniques
- Experience operating CNC routers and using basic CAM software or machine interfaces
- Familiarity with bonding preparation methods and adhesive handling
- Working knowledge of autoclave operations and composite curing processes
Nice to have
- Technical certification or associate degree in manufacturing, aerospace, or a related field
- Experience with new facility setup, equipment installation, and process validation
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices
- Familiarity with aerospace quality systems (AS9100, NADCAP)
- Forklift or overhead crane certification
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs and working around machinery
- Job responsibilities 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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