AST SpaceMobile · 17 hours ago
Lead SW Engineer
Lanham, Maryland, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expAST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space. They are seeking a hands-on Lead Software Engineer to build, lead, and mentor a software team while managing the software infrastructure and firmware development for their space-based platforms.
Information TechnologySatellite CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Build, manage, and mentor a software engineering team while performing hands-on technical work, planning, and road mapping for key software technologies
Oversee and perform integration of various software components—including firmware, embedded applications, and signal processing algorithms—onto mission-critical hardware
Develop and maintain comprehensive software integration plans, procedures, and automated scripts to streamline build, testing, and deployment
Collaborate closely with software development and systems engineering to define APIs, establish interfaces, and resolve integration dependencies
Configure, maintain, and optimize software integration environments, including build servers, version control tools, and CI/CD pipelines
Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration issues, conducting thorough root cause analysis and implementing long-term fixes
Document integration processes, software builds, and release configurations to ensure traceability, reliability, and repeatability
Support system-level testing by providing stable software builds and assisting in hardware-software verification activities
Establish new development processes and guide the team through development, coding, testing, and deployment phases
Serve as the primary representative of the software team to AST leadership and external customers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
A minimum of 10 years leading teams in software development, integration, DevOps, or software engineering—preferably within aerospace, defense, or telecommunications
Experience working with embedded systems or real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Background in software-hardware integration for mission-critical systems
Prior experience supporting space, satellite, or defense-related platforms
Active U.S. Security Clearance is highly preferred; ability to obtain a clearance is required
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to build and mentor high-performing teams
Proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional engineering teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills to ensure accurate documentation and high-quality deliverables
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, especially related to complex software systems
Programming and scripting experience: Python, C/C++, Bash
Version control systems: Git
Build and automation tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI
Familiarity with embedded systems, firmware development, and integration tools
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, build servers, and automation frameworks
Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods
Ability to collaborate in on-site engineering and lab environments as needed
Company
AST SpaceMobile
AST SpaceMobile is a space-based broadband cellular network company for unmodified mobile devices.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.92BKey Investors
Trinity CapitalAtlas Credit PartnersRakuten,Vodafone
2025-10-22Post Ipo Equity· $157.22M
2025-10-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.15B
2025-10-07Post Ipo Equity· $800M
Leadership Team
Shanti Gupta
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Andrew Johnson
Member Board of Directors
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