AST SpaceMobile · 1 day ago
Space Vehicle AIT Systems Engineer
Midland, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard mobile devices. They are seeking an Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) focused Systems Engineer to define, plan, and coordinate the end-to-end integration and test strategy for their space vehicles.
Information TechnologySatellite CommunicationTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Develop the system-level AI&T plan, integrating requirements, mission objectives, verification needs, and program constraints
Translate system and subsystem requirements into clear integration flows, environmental test campaigns, acceptance criteria, and verification methods
Define configuration states, test phases, and hardware maturity needed at each stage of integration
Define component- and subsystem-level qualification approaches, including qualification test matrices, required margins, environmental profiles, and success criteria
Track qualification progress across all components, ensuring verification evidence is collected, reviewed, and configuration-controlled
Work with subsystem leads and suppliers to ensure qualification testing aligns with system requirements and mission environments
Interface daily with subsystem owners, production, test engineering, quality, and manufacturing to ensure alignment on readiness, interfaces, and constraints
Provide system context to teams executing tests and builds; ensure integration decisions maintain system-level correctness and traceability
Support trade studies involving test architecture, build approaches, and verification methods
Qualification
Required
Experience in spacecraft integration, test engineering, or environmental testing
Experience developing AI&T flows, process documentation, or TRR packages
Demonstrated experience executing or leading system-level test campaigns
Strong understanding of space vehicle subsystems (power, ADCS, structures, thermal, avionics)
Excellent documentation, communication, and cross-team coordination skills
Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical/electrical engineering, physics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
A minimum of 5 years of experience in spacecraft integration, test engineering, or environmental testing
Ability to work in a cleanroom or high-bay environment, wearing required PPE (lab coats, gloves, safety glasses, ESD gear, etc.)
Ability to lift and carry up to ~25–30 lbs (10–15 kg) occasionally (e.g., test equipment, fixtures, cabling)
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods during integration and test activities
Comfort working around powered equipment (cranes, lifts, vibe tables, thermal chambers, RF sources) with proper safety training
Ability to work at benches, racks, or tall equipment, including using ladders or platforms if needed
Fine motor skills for handling delicate flight hardware, connectors, and ESD-sensitive components
Ability to follow strict contamination control practices, including gowning, gloving, and handling protocols
Tolerance for occasional extended or shifted hours during critical test windows (TRRs, vibe, TVAC, functional testing)
Preferred
Experience with new-space production environments or high-throughput satellite builds
Familiarity with requirements management and verification tools
Previous leadership experience (formal or informal)
Knowledge of quality systems, configuration management, and nonconformance processes
Company
AST SpaceMobile
AST SpaceMobile is a space-based broadband cellular network company for unmodified mobile devices.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.92BKey Investors
Trinity CapitalAtlas Credit Partners
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, Chief Operating Officer
Andrew Johnson
Member Board of Directors
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