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AST SpaceMobile

Delivers global satellite-based mobile broadband

Electrical Engineer – Mid/Senior Level

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLanham, MD, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is required; a master's degree is a plus.
  • Three to ten years of professional experience in electrical engineering, power electronics, or systems engineering, ideally for space or aerospace applications.
  • Demonstrated ability to own projects end to end and deliver electrical hardware from design through production.
  • Knowledge of power electronics, circuit design, derating, worst-case analysis, and reliability analysis.
  • Experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools such as Altium, Mentor Graphics, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar.
  • Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods.
  • Ability to perform occasional hands-on work with hardware in laboratory and cleanroom environments.

Responsibilities

  • Own the design and development of satellite electrical systems, including batteries, solar arrays, power conditioning, and power distribution, from requirements through delivery.
  • Lead system-level electrical design, including architecture trades, power budgeting, load analysis, and interface definition between spacecraft subsystems.
  • Contribute to new product design from early concept and trade studies through detailed design, prototyping, and production.
  • Plan and manage electrical projects, including scope, schedule, and technical risk, and coordinate with suppliers and vendors as needed.
  • Author and review technical documentation, including electrical schematics, block diagrams, interface control documents, and preliminary and critical design reviews.
  • Analyze on-orbit electrical performance data, lead anomaly investigations, and incorporate lessons learned into future designs.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams spanning mechanical, thermal, radio frequency, command and data handling, mission operations, and software.
  • Mentor junior engineers and interns.

Desired Qualifications

  • Spaceflight heritage designing satellite Electrical and Power Systems, including solar arrays, batteries, power conditioning, and power distribution.
  • Experience with radiation effects, electromagnetic interference and compatibility, and space-grade part selection.
  • Experience taking new products from concept to flight, including leading design reviews.
  • Experience using MATLAB and SPICE for electrical analysis and simulation.
  • Experience using requirements and documentation tools, which vary by project.
  • Strong ownership mindset and sound engineering judgment when making design trade-offs.
  • Ability to lead and collaborate effectively within cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to technical reviewers and customers.
  • Interest in mentoring and developing junior engineers.
  • Attention to detail in design and documentation.

About the Company

AST SpaceMobile

Delivers global satellite-based mobile broadband

AST SpaceMobile builds a satellite-based broadband network that can work directly with ordinary mobile devices by partnering with major mobile network operators to extend global coverage. The system uses satellites that communicate with phones through operator-backed services to provide data without relying only on terrestrial towers, with revenue coming from service agreements and data usage fees. It differentiates itself by pursuing direct-to-device satellite cellular service through collaborations with operators to reach the many unconnected subscribers worldwide. Its goal is to deliver seamless global mobile broadband coverage and close the connectivity gaps for billions of mobile users.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Midland, TX
Founded
2017

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