About this role
AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support the development and operation of advanced space systems. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer looking to gain hands-on experience in complex spacecraft development within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. You will work closely with senior systems engineers to define, analyze, and document mission and subsystem requirements, maintain technical budgets, and support system-level design and verification activities. This position is part time only.
Key Responsibilities
- Support development and maintenance of system-level technical budgets (mass, power, data, etc.).
- Assist in requirements definition, traceability, and verification planning.
- Contribute to design review preparation and documentation.
- Coordinate with subsystem leads to collect and consolidate technical data.
- Participate in system modeling, analysis, and trade studies as needed.
- Provide general support to the Systems Engineering team across all mission phases.
Qualifications
Education:
Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Experience:
Open to candidates without prior work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with systems engineering principles.
- Experience with MATLAB and Simulink for modeling and analysis.
- Familiarity with STK (Systems Tool Kit) or similar mission analysis software.
- Exposure to requirements management tools (e.g., Jama, DOORS).
- Basic understanding of configuration management or modeling tools (e.g., Confluence, Jira, SysML environments).
Soft Skills
- Attention to detail: careful and methodical in tracking requirements, numbers, and interfaces.
- Strong communication skills: able to clearly summarize technical findings and collaborate across diverse engineering teams.
- Proactive mindset: takes initiative to identify issues or opportunities for improvement.
- Adaptability: comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-moving environment with shifting priorities.
- Organizational skills: able to manage multiple small tasks, documentation updates, and follow-ups simultaneously.
Technology Stack
- Required: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for data analysis, documentation, and reporting.
- Preferred: MATLAB, Simulink, STK, Jama/DOORS, Confluence, Jira
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in a standard office environment
- Ability to use a computer for extended periods
This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.
AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Other facts
About AST SpaceMobile
AST SpaceMobile and its global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. SpaceMobile service is expected to provide cost-effective, high-speed mobile broadband services with global coverage to all end-users, regardless of where they live, work or travel, without the need to purchase special equipment.
What you'll do
- Support the development and maintenance of system-level technical budgets and assist in requirements definition and verification planning. Contribute to design review preparation and provide general support to the Systems Engineering team across all mission phases.
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