Senior CNC Programmer
AST SpaceMobile, Midland, Texas +1
About the job
AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.
Position Overview
We’re scaling aerospace-grade CFRP production and we need an elite 5-Axis CNC programming expert to lead our high-volume, Class-A composite machining. This role is not “average programmer” — it’s for a strategic thinker and production optimizer who thrives in a fast-paced aerospace environment, drives standardization, and owns outcomes from CAD-to-finished parts.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead development, validation, and deployment of 5-axis CNC programs for CFRP production parts
- Optimize toolpaths for maximum throughput, minimal tool wear, and zero delamination
- Select and qualify advanced tooling (PCD/diamond) and fixture systems for composites
- Troubleshoot process issues and implement permanent, data-driven solutions
- Drive cycle-time improvements while safeguarding dimensional and cosmetic quality