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Senior Quality Inspector – Propulsion Systems & Thrusters

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 perform advanced quality inspections on propulsion systems and thrusters, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and customer specifications. This role involves detailed inspections, documentation review, problem-solving for nonconformances, and mentoring junior inspectors. The inspector will also recommend process improvements and support audits related to propulsion components.

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 Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of experience in aerospace or space hardware quality inspection, with at least 3 years in propulsion or thruster systems
  • Strong knowledge of aerospace quality standards (AS9100, ISO 9001, ECSS, NASA, or equivalent)
  • Proficient in using precision measurement instruments (micrometers, calipers, CMM, borescopes, electrical test equipment)
  • Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and schematics
  • Familiarity with propulsion system components: valves, tanks, igniters, thruster assemblies, and propellant feed systems

Nice to have

  • IPC-A-610 / IPC-A-620 certification
  • GD&T certification (ASME Y14.5)
  • ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or Certified Quality Technician (CQT)

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Role involves mentoring, which may indicate a leadership opportunity but also requires strong interpersonal skills
  • Focus on compliance with specific aerospace standards may limit exposure to broader quality practices

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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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