Job Summary:
AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space. They are seeking a part-time AI Quality Technician Labeler to label imagery of spacecraft components and assembly steps to train AI models, ensuring high accuracy and consistency in their labeling tasks.
Responsibilities:
• Label images and short video clips of spacecraft components, sub-assemblies, and assembly steps using AST’s in-house computer-vision labeling software
• Apply bounding boxes, polygons, segmentation masks, keypoints, and classification tags according to AST’s labeling guidelines and ontology
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and consistency across labeling tasks, meeting throughput and quality targets set by the AI Lab Manager
• Flag ambiguous, defective, or unusual images for review by quality inspectors, engineers, or data scientists
• Participate in calibration sessions, inter-rater agreement reviews, and ontology refinement discussions
• Follow all AI Lab security and operations rules, including no personal cell phones, cameras, personal electronics, or removable storage media in the lab
• Maintain accurate logs of completed work batches, time on task, and any issues encountered
• Partner with the AI Lab Manager and quality inspectors during on-floor image-capture sessions when required
Qualifications:
Required:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy on repetitive visual tasks for sustained periods
• Basic computer literacy: comfortable using a mouse, keyboard, and web-based or desktop labeling tools
• Ability to follow written instructions, ontologies, and quality guidelines closely
• Ability to be physically on-site in Midland, TX for the agreed part-time schedule
• Willingness to comply with strict no-personal-electronics, no-photography, and no-removable-media lab rules
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Preferred:
• Prior experience with image annotation, data labeling, or QA work
• Familiarity with labeling tools such as CVAT, Labelbox, Scale, or similar platforms
• Background in manufacturing quality, optical inspection, photography, or technical documentation
• Interest in AI, computer vision, robotics, or aerospace
• Coursework or certificate in computer technology, drafting, electronics, or related field
Company:
AST SpaceMobile is a space-based broadband cellular network company for unmodified mobile devices. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Midland, USA, with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.