Machinist- Satellite Components
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 Machinist role at AST SpaceMobile involves setting up and operating manual machining equipment to produce high-precision components for satellite hardware and tooling. Daily tasks include machining parts from raw materials, interpreting engineering drawings, performing inspections, and troubleshooting machining issues. The position supports both production and engineering development efforts within the company.
- 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
- 3+ years of hands-on experience operating and setting up manual machining equipment
- Strong understanding of machining fundamentals, mechanical principles, and shop mathematics
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
- Experience operating manual mills, lathes, and drill presses
- Proficient with standard inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, indicators, etc.)
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Nice to have
- 5+ years of machining experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing
- Technical degree or formal machinist training
- Experience working with tight-tolerance components
- Familiarity with composite materials machining
- Laser tracker experience
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Job responsibilities may change based on business demands
- The role requires independent work with minimal supervision, which may not suit everyone
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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