Product Manager – Spacecraft Systems (LEO Satellites)

AST SpaceMobile•Midland, TX

20h

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 execution-driven Technical Product Manager to own the end-to-end delivery of complex electrical and mechanical subsystems for our LEO satellite platform. This is not a traditional product management role—it is built for operators who thrive in ambiguity, move with urgency, and close gaps across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing. This role sits at the intersection of engineering and operations, with direct responsibility for driving purchase orders, managing suppliers, tracking hardware builds, and ensuring on-time subsystem delivery in a high-intensity startup environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering
3–8 years of experience in hardware development, supply chain, or technical program/product management
Experience working with complex electrical and/or mechanical systems (aerospace, automotive, robotics, energy, etc.)
Relentless execution mindset with strong follow-through
High sense of urgency and ability to operate on aggressive timelines
Technically fluent with the ability to challenge engineers and suppliers
Low ego with high ownership; willing to step in wherever needed
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and rapid change
Strong communicator—clear, direct, and persistent
Engineering drawings and BOM management tools
Hardware development lifecycle tools and systems
Supply chain and procurement systems (PO management)
Cross-functional planning and execution tracking tools
Ability to travel to supplier sites as needed
Ability to work in office, lab, and manufacturing environments
Capability to support extended hours in a fast-paced, high-demand setting

Nice To Haves

Experience in LEO satellite or aerospace hardware development
Familiarity with power systems, harnessing, PCBs, structures, or propulsion
Experience in a startup or high-growth environment
Hands-on engineering experience (building, testing, or debugging hardware)

Responsibilities

Own delivery of critical spacecraft subsystems (structures, power electronics, harnessing, propulsion, etc.)
Translate high-level program goals into aggressive daily and weekly execution plans
Drive sprint planning, stand-ups, and execution tracking across engineering and supply chain
Identify risks early and aggressively push for resolution
Generate, track, and manage Purchase Orders (POs) end-to-end
Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers for electrical and mechanical components
Maintain frequent communication with vendors to monitor build progress
Hold suppliers accountable to schedule, cost, and quality targets
Travel to supplier sites as needed to resolve issues
Serve as the connective layer between electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and test teams
Ensure designs translate into manufacturable, deliverable hardware
Align engineering timelines with procurement and supply chain realities
Support integration and test readiness, including system-level builds
Track progress of complex assemblies across vendors and internal teams
Maintain real-time visibility into part shortages, delays, and risks
Drive fast decision-making in constrained or ambiguous situations