Engineering Development Program (EDP) – Automation Engineering – Micron Operations

AST SpaceMobile's Engineering Development Program (EDP) is a structured career program for recent graduates who want to become spacecraft engineers by first learning how satellites are physically built. This Automation Engineering track is based in Midland, Texas, at the company's satellite manufacturing operations, and supports production of the "micron" building blocks of the BlueBird satellites' phased arrays.

The program runs in three phases. In Phase 1, participants work as Engineering Technicians: hands-on assembly and integration of flight components, mechanical integration, adhesive application, cleanroom protocol, quality inspection support and troubleshooting under engineer guidance. In Phase 2, as Associate Manufacturing/Automation Engineers, they supervise and train technician teams, coordinate production, troubleshoot processes, oversee documentation and lead efficiency-improvement projects. In Phase 3, they move into a full Manufacturing/Automation Engineer role, developing assembly procedures, analyzing production processes, supporting integration campaigns, giving design feedback and developing manufacturing tooling.

Requirements: a bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing or industrial engineering, physics or a related field; recent graduate with strong academics and hands-on project experience (internships, research, labs); mechanical assembly or aerospace manufacturing exposure preferred; curiosity, problem-solving, leadership potential, attention to detail and collaboration. The work is on site in Midland, in a cleanroom environment, with extended standing and lifting up to 25 pounds.