AST SpaceMobile · 1 day ago
Mission Operations Development Engineer
Lanham, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expAST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space, aiming to eliminate connectivity gaps for mobile subscribers. The Mission Operations Development Engineer will develop, automate, and maintain mission operations processes and tools for the satellite constellation, focusing on scripting procedures and enabling reliable operations.
Information TechnologySatellite CommunicationTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Develop and evolve mission operations processes and concepts of operations (ConOps) across all mission phases (LEOP, commissioning, routine operations)
Perform trade studies on SOC software tools and operational architectures
Support SOC system design, integration, and scalability initiatives with a strong automation focus
Configure, operate, and troubleshoot SOC operations tools and environments
Develop, test, and validate satellite operations procedures, sequences of events, and command scripts
Script and automate satellite command and control procedures using Python or similar scripting languages
Create telemetry validation logic and expected response checks for automated and manual operations
Improve and update procedures based on on‑orbit performance and lessons learned
Design, develop, and maintain custom mission operations tools and automation scripts
Develop lightweight applications and tooling to support on‑orbit operations, monitoring, and analysis
Build or enhance dashboards, visualization tools, and operator interfaces
Integrate internal and external APIs into mission operations workflows
Support system‑level integration testing and end‑to‑end testing between the SOC and factory satellite
Participate in operations tests, simulations, rehearsals, and readiness activities
Support mission operations during LEOP and other critical events, potentially including periodic rotating shifts
Work closely with systems engineers, flight software, ground software teams, and external vendors
Support requirements development, architecture reviews, design reviews, and program milestones
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to mission operations team members
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or STEM-related field
Minimum of 2–5+ years in mission operations, software development, or automation
Experience scripting operational procedures or automation workflows using Python or similar
Familiarity with satellite command and control operations and mission operations processes
Comfortable working in a Windows development and operations environment
Experience with AWS or other cloud environments
Familiarity with Git or other version control tools
Familiarity with Jira and Confluence
Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment with evolving requirements
Preferred
Experience with multi‑satellite LEO constellations
Experience developing or operating automated mission operations systems
Familiarity with distributed systems, networking protocols, and API integrations
Experience developing telemetry displays, dashboards, or operator interfaces
Basic experience with databases or data persistence systems
Systems engineering experience or coursework (requirements, architecture, Idummyamp;T)
Experience supporting mission rehearsals, simulations, or critical on‑orbit operations
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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2023 (2)
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
Recent News
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