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Quality Engineer – Thruster and Electric Propulsion Production Line

AST SpaceMobile · Homestead, Florida, 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 Quality Engineer will ensure that thrusters and electric propulsion systems meet quality standards throughout production. Daily tasks include developing and maintaining quality control procedures, conducting inspections and audits, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues, and leading root cause analysis for defects. The role also involves supporting compliance with aerospace standards and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Our read on this posting2.2out of 5
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

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • Proven experience (3+ years) in quality engineering within aerospace manufacturing, preferably with electric propulsion or thruster production
  • Strong understanding of electric propulsion systems and their manufacturing processes
  • Proficient with quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, root cause analysis, and 8D problem solving
  • Familiarity with aerospace quality standards (AS9100, ISO 9001) and regulatory requirements
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Nice to have

  • Experience with electrical and vacuum systems
  • Knowledge of thruster assembly, testing, and qualification processes
  • Experience with statistical software and quality data analysis
  • Continuous improvement certifications such as Six Sigma or Lean

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • The role involves significant responsibility in ensuring compliance with aerospace standards, which may require a high level of attention to detail and accountability.
  • The job may evolve over time as business demands change, indicating a potentially dynamic work environment.

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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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