Electrical Engineer

AST SpaceMobile • Lanham, MD

20d

About The Position

AST SpaceMobile is building a global cellular broadband network in space that works directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices, for commercial and government applications. The company seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to work closely with senior engineers on the design and testing of electrical harnesses for satellites and associated ground support equipment. The role calls for a detail-oriented, collaborative engineer eager to contribute to aerospace projects.

The Electrical Engineer collaborates with engineering teams and multidisciplinary subsystem groups to design, test, and integrate electrical harnesses for spacecraft and ground systems. The role includes creating schematics and harness documentation, selecting components, developing and carrying out test plans, validating performance, analyzing test data, and troubleshooting issues. The engineer prepares technical documentation and supports integration across power, RF, command and data handling, and other subsystems.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field and 2 to 5 years of industry experience. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of the space environment and industry standards, harness design and EMI/EMC considerations, relevant CAD and electrical simulation tools, and related aerospace harness design experience. Work takes place in a standard office environment, with occasional hands-on hardware work in laboratory environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2 to 5 years of industry experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to think critically, propose creative solutions, and adapt to evolving project requirements.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in documentation and design.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the space environment and industry standards.
• Understanding of harness design principles, cable routing, shielding, and EMI/EMC considerations.
• Proficiency with CAD software for harness design, such as Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical, CATIA, or Mentor Graphics.
• Experience with electrical simulation and analysis tools, such as SPICE or MATLAB.
• Prior electrical harness design experience through internships, co-op programs, or aerospace-related academic projects.
• Familiarity with schematic capture tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams to design, test, and support integration of electrical harnesses for spacecraft and ground systems.
• Create electrical schematics and select wiring, connectors, back shells, and other harness components in accordance with company and industry standards.
• Develop and execute test plans to verify the functionality, reliability, and performance of electrical harness systems.
• Conduct testing and validation, analyze test data, and troubleshoot issues to meet design requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation, including interface control documents, system schematics, block diagrams, harness drawings, and installation procedures.
• Work with power, RF, command and data handling, and other subsystem teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level