AST SpaceMobile · 10 hours ago
Director, Partner Technical Management
Miami, Florida, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expAST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space. They are seeking a Director of Partner Technical Management to provide technical leadership and coordination across global telco partnership technical teams, ensuring engineering excellence and standardized processes.
Information TechnologySatellite CommunicationTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Lead and develop team of partner technical leads supporting major telco partnerships globally
Provide technical mentorship, career development, and performance management for technical lead team
Ensure consistent engineering standards and technical practices across all partner engagements
Coordinate technical resource allocation and expertise distribution based on partnership priorities
Partner closely with R&D RAN Validation engineering teams to align lab capabilities, testing strategies, and resource planning with evolving customer requirements and deployment roadmaps
Implement unified engineering processes, integration methodologies, and troubleshooting standards
Coordinate technical decisions affecting multiple partners or requiring centralized architecture alignment
Establish technical governance framework ensuring quality and consistency across partnerships
Drive knowledge sharing and best practice adoption between different telco technical teams
Provide technical oversight for complex multi-partner deployments and integration challenges
Coordinate technical troubleshooting during critical deployment phases across service delivery teams
Ensure technical readiness and validation processes meet partner requirements and company standards
Manage technical escalations and coordinate resolution with functional domain experts and R&D teams
Track technical KPIs, integration success metrics, and partner technical satisfaction scores
Develop technical performance dashboards and report for VP-level leadership visibility
Identify technical process improvements and efficiency opportunities across partnership portfolio
Coordinate capacity planning and technical resource forecasting for partnership growth
Interface with functional technology directors on cross-domain technical requirements and solutions
Provide technical input to partnership strategy and new business development initiatives
Coordinate technical due diligence and feasibility assessments for new partnership opportunities
Ensure technical team alignment with company technology strategy and competitive positioning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Telecommunications, Systems Engineering, or related technical field
Minimum 15+ years in telecommunications, satellite communications, or wireless network engineering
5+ years managing technical teams in customer-facing or partnership environments
Proven experience with complex systems integration and multi-vendor technology deployments
Deep understanding of RAN technologies, core network protocols, and telecommunications standards
Strong knowledge of end-to-end satellite-cellular network architecture and integration
Experience with multi-gateway, multi-beam satellite systems and terrestrial network interconnection
Proven track record troubleshooting complex technical issues in production network environments
Strong technical leadership with ability to influence and mentor senior engineering talent
Exceptional communication skills for technical presentations to executive and customer audiences
Proven ability to coordinate complex technical initiatives across multiple stakeholder groups
Experience building scalable technical processes and organizational capabilities
Proficiency with network management systems, performance monitoring, and analytics platforms
Experience with collaborative engineering tools and technical documentation systems
Familiarity with Agile/DevOps practices for technical delivery and continuous improvement
Regular travel for partner technical meetings, on-site troubleshooting, and team coordination (~50%)
Ability to support technical escalations across global time zones including occasional off-hours support
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering management or advanced technical discipline
Experience with Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and 3GPP standards
Background in technical leadership roles at tier 1 MNOs, major system integrators, and satellite operators
Experience managing technical relationships with major telecom
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and spectrum management across multiple regions
Track record leading technical teams supporting revenue-generating partnerships exceeding $100M
Company
AST SpaceMobile
AST SpaceMobile is a space-based broadband cellular network company for unmodified mobile devices.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (8)
2023 (2)
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 and Chief Operating Officer
Andrew Johnson
Member Board of Directors
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