Associate MES Engineer

AST Space Mobile•Midland, TX

36d

About The Position

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 an Associate MES Engineer to join our Enterprise Applications team, with a focus on Tulip interfaces and integrations. This role is ideal for someone who is eager to grow technical expertise in digital manufacturing, process automation, and user interface development. The Associate MES Engineer will help configure, support, and improve MES applications that streamline production processes, improve data visibility, and enable scalability for manufacturing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
3-5 years of experience in MES, manufacturing systems, or related software engineering roles
Familiarity with MES platforms (coursework, certifications, or project exposure preferred)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Diligent organizational skills
Considerable attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with Tulip MES platform (app building, connectors, triggers, dashboards)
Exposure to manufacturing or aerospace environments
Knowledge of ERP/PLM integrations and APIs
Understanding of lean manufacturing and digital transformation concepts
Experience with using PowerBI to create analytical tools
Experience with Node.js programming

Responsibilities

Configure, maintain, and enhance Tulip applications to support manufacturing
Develop and optimize user interfaces, dashboards, and workflows within Tulip.
Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and production teams to capture requirements and translate them into MES solutions.
Support integration of Tulip with other enterprise systems (ERP, PLM, shop floor equipment).
Troubleshoot MES issues and provide support to end users on Tulip-based applications.
Assist in documenting system designs, configurations, and standard work instructions.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing processes through MES tools.
Ensure compliance with data integrity, cybersecurity, and system validation standards.

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