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Structures Mechanic- Shift 3 (Fri, Sat, Sun)

AST SpaceMobile · Midland, Texas, United States

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
66 days
AST SpaceMobile's roles stay open a median of 66 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
1% of AST SpaceMobile's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at AST SpaceMobile
high
210 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
2026-10-08

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 3rd Shift Structures Mechanic at AST SpaceMobile is responsible for the fabrication, assembly, and integration of structural components for spacecraft used in Low Earth Orbit satellites. Daily tasks include assembling and modifying hardware, installing fasteners, performing precision fitting, and ensuring compliance with quality standards while working from engineering drawings. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment, primarily on weekends.

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

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 3+ years of experience in aerospace structures assembly, aircraft structures, or precision mechanical assembly
  • Experience installing aerospace fasteners, rivets, and structural hardware
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and assembly instructions
  • Experience working with aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, and composite materials
  • Familiarity with precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and torque tools

Nice to have

  • Technical training, trade school, or aerospace certification
  • Experience working on spacecraft, satellites, launch vehicles, or military aircraft structures
  • Experience with composite bonding, adhesive applications, and structural repairs
  • Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing standards and quality systems
  • Experience working in cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environments

Worth weighing

  • Position is on a 3-day weekend shift (Friday to Sunday) from 6 am to 6 pm
  • No salary or benefits information provided
  • Role involves physical demands such as standing for extended periods and lifting components up to 40 lbs
  • Work environment includes manufacturing and spacecraft integration, which may involve confined spaces or elevated platforms

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Listed by AST SpaceMobile on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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