{"id":1303014,"url":"https://alion.io/job/ast-science-ai-lab-manager","title":"AI Lab Manager","company":{"id":2057930,"name":"AST SpaceMobile","domain":"ast-science.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/ast-science","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"C","score":65,"open_postings":203,"ghost_share":0.581,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-09-28T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Science & Research","role_family":"Science & Research","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"part_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Midland, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":63000,"max_usd":137000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":240},"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Active Directory","optional":false},{"name":"Computer Vision","optional":false},{"name":"CUDA","optional":false},{"name":"CUDA Toolkit","optional":false},{"name":"CVAT","optional":false},{"name":"Linux","optional":false},{"name":"Machine Learning","optional":false},{"name":"Windows","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-05-04T13:18:16Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-06-19","last_verified_at":"2026-09-28T05:33:03Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":146,"trust":{"level":"ghost","repost_count":0,"flags":["stale","company_stale"],"days_open":146},"description":"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.\nPosition Overview:\nAST SpaceMobile is seeking an AI Data Operations Manager based in Midland, TX to operate, secure, and run the day-to-day operations of the on-site AI Lab supporting the AI & Autonomy division. You will be the single point of accountability for the lab’s physical security, IT and server infrastructure, and the part-time image-labeling workforce that produces the labeled datasets feeding our computer-vision and robotics models. You will enforce strict lab access and information-security rules - no personal phones, photography, personal electronics, or removable storage media inside the lab - and ensure all workstations, GPU servers, storage, and network equipment are properly maintained, patched, and locked down.\nYou will hire, train, schedule, and supervise a part-time labeling workforce on AST’s in-house labeling software, partnering daily with quality inspectors and manufacturing engineers to capture, log, and curate the imagery that trains spacecraft inspection and robotic computer-vision models. This is a hands-on role for a computer-literate, security-conscious operator who is comfortable owning both people and infrastructure.\n What You’ll Be Doing:\nManage the day-to-day operation of the on-site AI Lab in Midland, including opening, securing, and closing the facility and ensuring the lab is locked at all non-operating hours\nEnforce lab access and information-security rules - no personal cell phones, cameras, photography, personal electronics, or removable storage media (USB sticks, SD cards, external drives) inside the lab - and maintain visitor logs and badge access controls\nHire, onboard, schedule, and supervise a part-time computer-vision image-labeling workforce, ensuring consistent shift coverage and adequate throughput on labeling queues\nTrain labelers on AST’s in-house image-labeling software, including labeling conventions, ontology updates, quality standards, escalation paths, and productivity expectations\nMonitor labeling output for accuracy and consistency, run calibration and inter-rater agreement checks, and provide ongoing coaching and corrective feedback to the labeling team\nPartner daily with manufacturing quality inspectors and engineers to plan, capture, log, and ingest images and short-form video of spacecraft components and assembly steps used to train computer-vision and robotics models\nMaintain the lab’s image- and video-capture workflow: managing camera rigs, lighting, fixtures, capture protocols, file naming, metadata, and chain-of-custody from the factory floor into lab storage\nManage and maintain lab compute resources including workstations, GPU servers, storage arrays, networking equipment, and backup systems; coordinate with Corporate IT on patching, imaging, account provisioning, and ticket resolution\nTrack and audit lab assets, software licenses, peripherals, and consumables; maintain accurate inventory and asset-tag records\nOwn lab safety, ESD, and housekeeping standards, ensuring the workspace meets manufacturing-floor cleanliness and electrical-safety expectations\nMaintain operational runbooks, standard operating procedures, training materials, and security policies for the lab; lead periodic security reviews and access audits\nReport on lab utilization, labeling throughput, dataset growth, security incidents, and infrastructure health to the Chief of AI and Autonomy \nWhat You Bring:\n3+ years of experience managing a lab, secure operations area, IT/data center, or other controlled-access environment\nDemonstrated security-conscious mindset with experience enforcing access-control, information-security, or export-controlled workspace rules\nStrong computer literacy: comfortable administering Windows and/or Linux workstations, identity tooling (Active Directory or equivalent), basic networking, and standard productivity tools\nExperience supervising and training an hourly or part-time workforce, including scheduling, performance feedback, and quality oversight\nComfort partnering with engineers and shop-floor technicians in a manufacturing or hardware environment\nStrong written and verbal communication and meticulous documentation habits\nAbility to be physically on-site in Midland, TX and to occasionally support extended or off-shift hours during high-throughput campaigns\nHigh school diploma or equivalent \nMust be legally authorized to work in the United States\nPreferred:\nPrior experience supporting computer vision, machine learning, or data-labeling operations\nFamiliarity with image-labeling tooling (e.g., CVAT, Labelbox, Scale, or in-house equivalents) and labeling QA practices\nExperience administering GPU workstations or servers (NVIDIA driver / CUDA toolchains)\nBackground in aerospace, defense, or other ITAR / export-controlled environments\nExperience with badge access systems, video surveillance, and facility access auditing\nFamiliarity with manufacturing quality processes, Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), or visual inspection workflows\nCoursework or certifications in IT, cybersecurity, networking, or facility security\nAssociate or bachelor’s degree preferred\nPhysical Requirements & Work Environment:\nAbility to stand and walk for extended periods of time.\nAbility to use hands and fingers to perform repetitive and precision tasks.\nAbility to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach as required to perform job duties.\nAbility to communicate effectively, including talking and hearing.\nAbility to work in, on, around, and in proximity to large structures, equipment, and tooling.\nAbility to lift, push, and/or carry items up to 15 pounds as required.\nAbility to work near moving mechanical parts and equipment.\nAbility to work in and around tight or confined spaces.\nAbility to work in environments that may include exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and/or hazardous materials (e.g., carbon fiber).\nAbility to work in an office setting with periodic exposure to operational, manufacturing, warehouse, or production areas.\nAbility to work in environments that may include moderate noise levels when entering operational or manufacturing spaces.\nAbility to work in multiple departments, buildings, or operational areas during the workday.\nAbility to work in extended computer usage and prolonged periods at a workstation.\nBenefits: (Eligibility dependent)\nMedical, dental, vision\n401(k) (pre-tax & Roth)\nLife insurance, disability coverage\nHSA, transportation benefits\nEmployee Assistance Program\nPTO / sick leave\nThis job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands. \nAST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.","description_format":"text","description_chars":7556,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"high_school","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Life insurance"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Telecommunications"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-26T12:21:47Z"}],"liveness":{"score":6,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.202,"p_room":0.28,"age_days":146,"expected_fill_days":26,"reasons":["conf:0","stale_co","velocity","ghost","win:tail","crowd:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-28T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/ast-science-ai-lab-manager","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/ast-science-ai-lab-manager.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-28T05:49:58Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":4047,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":953,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-29T00:00:00Z"}}}