Senior Full-Stack AI Application Engineer - Frontend Emphasis

AST SpaceMobile•Lanham, MD

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 a Senior Full Stack AI Application Engineer (Frontend Emphasis) with to design and build sophisticated web applications that surface advanced AI capabilities to internal and external stakeholders. This role is responsible for creating polished, intuitive, and high performance user interfaces that enable engineers, operators, and executives to interact effectively with data, analytics, and AI powered systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
A minimum of 5 years of frontend focused full stack development experience
Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills across technical and non technical teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into intuitive user experiences
Meticulous attention to detail to ensure high quality, accurate deliverables
Strong problem solving, ownership, and adaptability in fast paced environments
Modern frontend frameworks and languages (e.g., React, TypeScript, modern CSS)
Data visualization libraries and mapping solutions
State management, component libraries, and design system tooling
API integration with backend services and real time data protocols
Authentication and access control frameworks
Familiarity with common backend technologies and languages
Ability to work in a standard office or remote environment
Ability to use a computer and multiple monitors for extended periods
Ability to participate in design discussions, code reviews, and collaborative meetings

Nice To Haves

Experience delivering enterprise or B2B SaaS applications
Background in AI enabled products, conversational interfaces, or intelligent copilots
Experience with advanced or 3D data visualization technologies
Exposure to product development from concept through production at scale
Familiarity with real time streaming or event driven architectures

Responsibilities

Design and build internal AI enabled web applications using modern frontend frameworks
Develop real time dashboards and data visualizations for monitoring operations and supporting leadership decision making
Create conversational AI interfaces that allow natural language interaction with data and systems
Architect responsive and accessible frontend components for use across multiple device types and environments
Implement real time data updates using streaming technologies for live telemetry and system status
Establish and maintain a frontend design system and reusable component library
Develop customer facing, partner oriented application features with configurable theming and branding
Implement authentication, authorization, and role based access control user flows
Optimize frontend performance when working with large or complex datasets
Collaborate closely with backend engineers and AI/ML teams to define APIs, data contracts, and integration patterns