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Senior Quality Inspector - CIC

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 at AST SpaceMobile is responsible for ensuring quality and compliance in the production of Cover Glass Integrated Solar Cells used in spacecraft. Daily tasks include performing inspections, verifying component alignment and cleanliness, reviewing quality documentation, and mentoring junior inspectors. The role also involves collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve quality issues and support audits.

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

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Quality Assurance, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in quality inspection or quality assurance, preferably in aerospace or space hardware production
  • Strong understanding of aerospace quality standards (ECSS, NASA-STD, IPC-A-610/620, AS9100)
  • Hands-on experience with precision inspection tools, microscopes, and metrology equipment
  • Proficiency in reading engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications
  • Experience with cleanroom protocols, contamination control, and ESD requirements

Nice to have

  • IPC or NASA Workmanship Standards certification (e.g., IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, NASA 8739 series)
  • Familiarity with solar cell manufacturing, semiconductor processes, or optical coatings
  • Experience with non-destructive inspection techniques
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma quality tools

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • The role requires advanced technical skills and experience in a highly specialized field
  • Mentoring junior inspectors may require strong leadership capabilities

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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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