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AST SpaceMobile is building the first global cellular broadband network in space, designed to operate directly with standard mobile devices for both commercial and government applications. The company aims to eliminate connectivity gaps for five billion mobile subscribers and bring broadband to unconnected populations worldwide.
You will serve as a Systems Engineer Lead on assigned programs, owning technical direction from requirements definition through verification and validation. This is a versatile role that combines individual technical execution with leadership responsibilities: you will step into project lead roles, drive technical budget development, shape new mission concepts, and fill critical gaps across programs as business needs evolve.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead systems engineering on assigned programs, managing technical direction end-to-end
- Develop, maintain, and track technical budgets (mass, power, link, schedule) across multiple subsystems
- Lead development of new mission concepts and system architectures in response to customer or internal needs
- Translate high-level requirements into actionable subsystem and interface specifications
- Coordinate across engineering disciplines (RF, software, mechanical, electrical) to drive system-level integration and resolve cross-cutting issues
- Facilitate and participate in design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and technical interchange meetings (TIMs)
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to lead and influence across cross-functional teams
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
You will work with requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama, or equivalent), MATLAB/Simulink for analysis and trade studies, and STK (Systems Tool Kit) for mission analysis. Occasional travel to other AST SpaceMobile facilities or customer/government sites is required (up to 20%).
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field (required)
- Minimum 7 years of systems engineering experience
- At least 2 years serving as an SE Lead on a program of record (required)
- Master's degree in relevant engineering discipline (preferred)
- Experience in space, satellite, or defense programs (preferred)
- Experience with requirements management tools and configuration control processes (preferred)
- Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and STK (preferred)
