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Composites Manufacturing Engineer

AST SpaceMobile - Midland, Texas, United States

Posted Dec 9, 2025

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U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$116,543 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+9.8% - Much faster than average

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

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Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
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Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Composites Manufacturing Engineer Midland, Texas, United States 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 highly skilled CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer) Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in aerospace composite fabrication. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with Toray prepreg materials, CNC routing, bonding preparation, autoclave operations, composite curing, and has supported new facility startups as well as capital equipment specification and sourcing. This role will be instrumental in developing, optimizing, and scaling advanced composite manufacturing processes for aerospace applications. Key Responsibilities - Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for CFRP components using Toray prepreg systems. - Lead or support new facility startups, including layout planning, utilities coordination, equipment selection, installation, and commissioning. - Specify, source, validate, and maintain capital equipment such as autoclaves, CNC routers, ovens, and bonding tools. - Program and operate CNC routers for precision trimming and drilling of composite structures. - Oversee bonding preparation processes, including surface treatment, adhesive application, and cure cycle optimization. - Manage autoclave operations, including recipe development, cycle optimization, and maintenance coordination. - Apply expertise in composite curing processes-thermal profiles, pressure cycles, and material-specific requirements-to

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