Senior Quality Inspector – Battery Production Line

The role

The Senior Quality Inspector ensures quality standards in the production of space-grade battery systems. This role involves inspecting materials, components, and final products for compliance with aerospace standards and providing technical guidance to junior inspectors.

What you will do

• 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.
• Review and validate inspection and test documentation.
• Conduct in-process, first article, and final inspections.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities for non-conforming products.
• Train and mentor junior quality inspectors.
• Ensure compliance with cleanroom protocols, ESD controls, and FOD prevention.
• Support audits by preparing records and presenting inspection results.
• Provide feedback to manufacturing and engineering teams to improve processes.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of inspection methods and quality assurance processes.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of quality inspection experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics manufacturing.
• 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.
• Strong analytical and inspection skills.
• Leadership and mentoring ability.
• Knowledge of root cause and corrective action (RCCA) methods.
• Commitment to aerospace quality and mission assurance.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset.

Nice to have

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical discipline
• battery or energy storage systems
• Familiarity with Arbin cyclers, environmental stress testing (vibration, TVAC, thermal cycling), and electrical performance verification

About the company

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. The network is designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet.