Senior Quality Inspector – Battery 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 Senior Quality Inspector will oversee the quality assurance processes for space-grade battery systems, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and customer requirements. Daily tasks include conducting detailed inspections of battery components, leading root cause analysis for non-conformities, and mentoring junior inspectors. The role also involves supporting audits and participating in continuous improvement initiatives within the production environment.
- 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
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical discipline preferred (or equivalent work experience)
- 5+ years of quality inspection experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of space industry standards (e.g., NASA-STD-8739, IPC-A-610/620, MIL-STD, AS9100)
- Proficient in using precision measurement equipment (micrometers, calipers, microscopes, CIRRIS tester, etc.)
- Experience with documentation tools (ERP/MES systems, inspection records, NCR systems)
- Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills
Nice to have
- Familiarity with Arbin cyclers, environmental stress testing (vibration, TVAC, thermal cycling), and electrical performance verification
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- The role requires a strong focus on compliance with strict aerospace standards and cleanroom protocols, which may involve a high-pressure work environment
- Mentoring junior inspectors may require additional leadership skills and patience
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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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