Job Description
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Position range in El Paso County $34k - $55k Per Year Structural Technician
AST SpaceMobile Services
Occupation:
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Location:
El Paso, TX - 79907
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment
Posted:
06/01/2026
Positions available: 5
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas
Onsite / Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
06/04/2026
Expires:
09/27/2026
Job #: 17021621
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite
Full Time Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Age
18 and up Language
English, Well Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Public Transit
Available Benefits Help for . We're hiring a Structural Technician to support spacecraft manufacturing assembling the primary structures that satellites are built around. This is a hands-on build role inside our Control Sat (CSAT) structures group, responsible for the assembly and maintenance of the core satellite structure. If you've worked on aircraft structures, automotive builds, or precision mechanical assembly, the skill translation here is direct. Compensation & Schedule Pay:
DOE based on experience, with overtime opportunities. Higher-level roles are available for more experienced candidates at increased pay.
Schedule:
Standard shift is Monday-Thursday, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM (4x10) with paid lunch and breaks.
Flexibility:
Night and weekend shifts with increased pay are also available depending on experience and team needs. What You'll Do:
Assemble spacecraft structural components and subassemblies using engineering drawings and work instructions
Install aerospace fasteners (rivets, bolts, nut plates, specialty hardware) to spec
Perform drilling, reaming, countersinking, deburring, and precision fitting
Build and bond composite and metallic structures (frames, panels, deployables)
Execute precision alignment and fit-up to tight tolerances
Partner with manufacturing engineers to troubleshoot and improve builds
Maintain strict quality, documentation, and configuration control standards
Inspect assemblies for structural integrity and dimensional accuracy
Support integration, modifications, and structural repairs as needed What You Bring 3+ years in manufacturing, aerospace structures, aircraft assembly, or precision mechanical build work
Experience with rivets, fasteners, and structural installs
Ability to read and work from blueprints and engineering drawings
Experience with metals (aluminum, titanium, stainless) and/or composites
Familiarity with precision tools (calipers, micrometers, torque tools)
Technical certificate or associate degree preferred Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Ability to use hands and fingers to perform repetitive and precision tasks.
Ability to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach as required to perform job duties.
Ability to communicate effectively, including talking and hearing.
Ability to work in, on, around, and in proximity to large structures, equipment, and tooling.
Ability to lift, push, and/or carry items up to 40 pounds as required.
Ability to work near moving mechanical parts and equipment.
Ability to work in and around tight or confined spaces.
Ability to work in environments that may include exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and/or hazardous materials (e.g., carbon fiber). Benefits:
(Eligibility dependent) Medical, dental, vision
401(k) (pre-tax & Roth)
Life insurance, disability coverage
HSA, transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
PTO / sick leave Relocation Support (If You Accept) Up to $5,000 in temporary housing (first 3 months)
$1,050/month stipend to support living arrangements after 1st working month on an ongoing basis
