Quality Engineer

AST SpaceMobile•Midland, TX

About The Position

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected. Position Overview We are seeking a Quality Engineer to provide quality assurance support to the product development team, resolving bugs, defects, and other potential issues and ensuring that specifications are met.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline required
Minimum of three years of related experience required
Five or more years of quality system experience in an aerospace, aviation, or military manufacturing environment
Experience reading engineering blueprints and drawings
Ability to work in environments with evolving requirements and dynamic schedules
Spacecraft experience in a clean room setting
Experience leading RCCAs
Ability to develop performance metrics and take appropriate action
Working knowledge of manufacturing and production standards in the aerospace industry
Solid understanding of QMS principles and processes for complex electronics used in space applications
Familiarity with piece-part, assembly-level, and system-level inspection and verification practices
S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required

Nice To Haves

Ability to learn production sequences and company quality standards
Experience in Design Readiness Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, and Manufacturing Readiness Reviews
Knowledge of Quality Systems and Processes
Experience with Preliminary Review (PR) and Material Review Board (MRB); current QMRB certification is a plus
Lean or Six Sigma quality engineering and root cause corrective action certifications
Experience with program and project management tools
ASQE certification
Understanding of export control and ITAR requirements

Responsibilities

Prepare, maintain, and review quality assurance procedures to assure compliance with customer and or government requirements
Develop sampling plans, quality standards, and process control instructions for use by manufacturing in monitoring and reducing variation
Support the implementation of Product Assurance Plans (PAPs) and implement program strategies, policies, and procedures necessary to ensure compliance with internal practices and requirements
Analyze data of production runs to ensure parts produced meet customer requirements
Develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation
Drive manufacturing efficiency improvements by evaluating plant-wide processes and applying process control methods or process changes as necessary
Perform quality reviews and drive disposition of nonconforming material and generate corresponding reports
Process, investigate, and disposition RMAs
Monitor production cycles and perform tests and evaluations to identify potential malfunctions and reliability issues as early as possible
Assist in quality inspection and control for satellite system and subsystem integration and testing activities including flight hardware and software integration and testing, ground support equipment, calibrations, tooling, and safety
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with program offices, other AST organizations, vendors, and contractors
Review practices, procedures, and processes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and reduce risk to product and program quality
Provide support to the quality engineering department
Ensure assigned parts meet company quality requirements
Review design plans, process procedures, test procedures, and quality manuals to understand requirements and functional intent
Work with senior engineers to perform inspection analyses, failure analyses, and testing
Review corrective actions implemented in the production process
Identify root causes of production problems and recommend or implement corrective measures
Perform other duties as assigned