Software Development and Integration Engineer

AST SpaceMobile•Lanham, MD

2d•Onsite

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. We are seeking a Software Development and Integration Engineer to support the development, integration, and deployment of software solutions for advanced communications, aerospace, defense, and mission-critical technology programs. In this role, you will work closely with systems engineers, software developers, and customers to integrate software components into cohesive, high-performance systems that meet operational and technical requirements. The ideal candidate has experience with software integration, automation, DevOps practices, and software-hardware integration. This individual will play a key role in developing integration strategies, maintaining build and deployment environments, troubleshooting complex technical issues, and supporting system-level testing and verification activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in software integration, software engineering, DevOps, or related technical roles.
Experience supporting complex software development and integration projects.
Experience working in aerospace, defense, telecommunications, embedded systems, or other highly regulated technical environments.
Experience with software build, release, and deployment processes.
Programming and scripting languages: Python, C/C++, Bash, or equivalent.
Version control systems: Git or equivalent source code management tools.
CI/CD and build automation tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or equivalent.
Software development and debugging tools.
Linux-based development and integration environments.
Software configuration and release management tools.
Continuous integration and automated testing frameworks.
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Issue tracking and collaboration platforms.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
U.S. citizenship may be required based on program and contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

Relevant technical certifications are a plus.
Experience with embedded systems, real-time operating systems (RTOS), or software-hardware integration.
Experience supporting mission-critical, aerospace, telecommunications, or defense-related systems.
Experience developing automation frameworks and deployment pipelines.
Familiarity with systems engineering processes, requirements management, and verification activities.
Experience integrating third-party software components and applications.
Knowledge of software configuration management and release management best practices.
Experience supporting test automation and continuous integration environments.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with customers, systems engineers, and software development teams to define software requirements, architecture concepts, integration strategies, and test plans.
Perform integration of software components, firmware, embedded applications, and third-party libraries into operational systems.
Develop and maintain software integration plans, procedures, and automated deployment processes.
Design and implement automation scripts to improve build, testing, deployment, and release workflows.
Define and maintain software interfaces, integration dependencies, and configuration requirements.
Configure, manage, and maintain software development and integration environments, including source control repositories, build systems, and CI/CD pipelines.
Troubleshoot and resolve software integration issues through root cause analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
Support software verification, validation, and system-level testing activities.
Maintain software build documentation, release records, and configuration management artifacts to ensure traceability and repeatability.
Support software-hardware integration efforts and assist in validating system functionality and performance.
Participate in design reviews, technical discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Contribute to the development of new capabilities and enhancements for customer-focused solutions.