Astspacemobile
Metrology Technician (El Paso, TX → Midland, TX)
Midland, Texas, United States. Posted 6 months ago
The role
This person will validate critical dimensions on complex satellite assemblies using precision measurement equipment. They will also lead daily metrology operations, including workflow coordination and technician assignment.
What you will do
- Perform precision measurement and alignment of large satellite structures
- Validate assemblies against engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T requirements
- Utilize Spatial Analyzer (SA) for data collection, alignment workflows, and deviation analysis
- Operate and program measurement systems
- Analyze measurement data to identify deviations and non-conformances
- Generate detailed reports for engineering and quality teams
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Prioritize and schedule measurement requests
- Assign tasks to Metrology Technicians
- Coordinate overtime coverage
Required qualifications
- High school diploma
- Minimum 2–3+ years of hands-on Laser Tracker experience
- Minimum 2–3+ years using Spatial Analyzer (SA) software
- 3–5+ years in metrology, calibration, or precision measurement
- Experience with Laser Trackers
- Experience with Spatial Analyzer (SA)
- Experience with CMM / Portable CMM systems
- Understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
- Understanding of large assembly measurement and alignment
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD models
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift, push, and/or carry items up to 40 pounds
Nice to have
- Technical or associate degree
- Aerospace or satellite manufacturing experience
- Experience with large structure alignment
- Familiarity with ISO 17025
- Experience with PC-DMIS
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision
- 401(k) (pre-tax & Roth)
- Life insurance, disability coverage
- HSA, transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- PTO / sick leave
- Up to $5,000 in temporary housing (first 3 months)
- $1,050/month stipend to support living arrangements after 1st working month
About the company
AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. The company is designing an ultra-powerful network to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet.