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AST SpaceMobile

Controls Engineer

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 Controls Engineer will lead on-site efforts for a satellite subsystem at AST SpaceMobile's assembly line in Midland, TX. Responsibilities include system design, PLC programming, commissioning, integration of automation systems, and optimization of existing processes. The role emphasizes hands-on involvement throughout the lifecycle of flight hardware and Mechanical Ground Support Equipment, requiring strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Our read on this posting2.0out of 5
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

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, mechatronic, controls engineering or related technical field
  • A minimum of 2 years in manufacturing, preferably in automotive industries
  • Proficiency in PLC programming, HMI software, electrical troubleshooting, CAD, Robotics Programming, and understanding industrial networks
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

  • Spanish language skills

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Role involves hands-on work with hardware and equipment on the production floor
  • Vague mention of additional tasks that may be assigned
  • Fast-paced, dynamic environment may imply high pressure

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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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