AST SpaceMobile · 2 months ago
Senior Quality Inspector – Battery Production Line
Homestead, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space. The Senior Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards in the production of space-grade battery systems, conducting inspections, providing technical guidance, and supporting continuous improvement efforts.
Information TechnologySatellite CommunicationTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Perform detailed inspections of battery cells, modules, harnesses, and final packs using precision tools and test equipment
Verify conformance of materials, in-process assemblies, and finished products against drawings, work instructions, and quality specifications (NASA/ESA/IPC/MIL standards)
Review and validate inspection and test documentation, including travelers, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and certificates of conformance (CoCs)
Conduct in-process, first article, and final inspections to ensure compliance with aerospace manufacturing and reliability standards
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities for non-conforming products in collaboration with quality engineers and production teams
Train and mentor junior quality inspectors in inspection techniques, documentation practices, and industry standards
Ensure compliance with cleanroom protocols, ESD controls, and FOD prevention in battery production environments
Support audits (internal, customer, and regulatory) by preparing records, presenting inspection results, and demonstrating compliance
Provide feedback to manufacturing and engineering teams to improve processes and prevent recurrence of defects
Participate in the continuous improvement of inspection methods, measurement tools, and quality assurance processes
Qualification
Required
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical discipline preferred (or equivalent work experience)
5+ years of quality inspection experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics manufacturing (battery or energy storage systems strongly preferred)
Strong knowledge of space industry standards (e.g., NASA-STD-8739, IPC-A-610/620, MIL-STD, AS9100)
Proficient in using precision measurement equipment (micrometers, calipers, microscopes, CIRRIS tester, etc.)
Experience with documentation tools (ERP/MES systems, inspection records, NCR systems)
Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work in cleanroom environments under strict ESD and contamination control procedures
Preferred
Familiarity with Arbin cyclers, environmental stress testing (vibration, TVAC, thermal cycling), and electrical performance verification a plus
Company
AST SpaceMobile
AST SpaceMobile is a space-based broadband cellular network company for unmodified mobile devices.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.92BKey Investors
Trinity CapitalAtlas Credit Partners
2025-10-22Post Ipo Equity· $157.22M
2025-10-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.15B
2025-10-07Post Ipo Equity· $800M
Leadership Team
Shanti Gupta
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Andrew Johnson
Member Board of Directors
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