NDT Technician III, 1st Shift, Site 2

AST SpaceMobile•Midland, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

AST SpaceMobile is building a space-based cellular broadband network designed to deliver 4G/5G connectivity to standard smartphones around the world. The NDT Technician role supports satellite production at the company’s Midland, Texas facility, where the employee will inspect satellite components and assemblies for internal and surface defects. The work covers aerospace structures made from composites, metals, and bonded assemblies, and contributes to product integrity, safety, and compliance with aerospace and regulatory standards. Full relocation is provided. The technician performs non-destructive testing in a high-volume manufacturing environment, supports in-process and final inspections, documents results and traceability, and operates and maintains inspection equipment. The standard schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (four 10-hour days), with paid lunch and breaks. Night and weekend shifts with increased pay may be available depending on experience and team needs. Pay is based on experience, with overtime opportunities; more experienced candidates may be considered for higher-level roles at increased pay.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Level II NDT certification in one or more methods (UT, RT, PT, or MT) in accordance with NAS-410 or equivalent.
At least 3 years of hands-on NDT experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
Strong attention to detail and defect-recognition skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with composite materials, including carbon fiber structures.
Aerospace manufacturing experience.
Familiarity with large structural assemblies.
Experience in cleanroom or controlled environments.

Responsibilities

Perform NDT inspections using one or more methods: ultrasonic testing (UT), radiographic testing (RT), dye penetrant testing (PT), and magnetic particle testing (MT).
Inspect composite materials, including carbon fiber panels and antenna arrays, and metallic structures.
Identify discontinuities such as cracks, voids, delamination, and bonding defects.
Perform inspections in a high-throughput manufacturing environment, including in-process and final inspections of satellite assemblies.
Work with production teams to minimize rework and delays.
Record and document inspection results in accordance with internal procedures and industry standards.
Ensure traceability of inspection data and materials.
Follow company, customer, and regulatory requirements, including NAS-410, ASTM, and internal specifications.
Set up, calibrate, and maintain NDT equipment.
Verify equipment performance before use and comply with calibration standards.