Systems Engineer

AST SpaceMobile • Lanham, MD

11d

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 Systems Engineer to support the development and operation of advanced space systems. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer looking to gain hands-on experience in complex spacecraft development within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. You will work closely with senior systems engineers to define, analyze, and document mission and subsystem requirements, maintain technical budgets, and support system-level design and verification activities. This position is part time only.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Open to candidates without prior work experience.
• Attention to detail: careful and methodical in tracking requirements, numbers, and interfaces.
• Strong communication skills: able to clearly summarize technical findings and collaborate across diverse engineering teams.
• Proactive mindset: takes initiative to identify issues or opportunities for improvement.
• Adaptability: comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-moving environment with shifting priorities.
• Organizational skills: able to manage multiple small tasks, documentation updates, and follow-ups simultaneously.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for data analysis, documentation, and reporting.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with systems engineering principles.
• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink for modeling and analysis.
• Familiarity with STK (Systems Tool Kit) or similar mission analysis software.
• Exposure to requirements management tools (e.g., Jama, DOORS).
• Basic understanding of configuration management or modeling tools (e.g., Confluence, Jira, SysML environments).
• MATLAB, Simulink, STK, Jama/DOORS, Confluence, Jira

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of system-level technical budgets (mass, power, data, etc.).
• Assist in requirements definition, traceability, and verification planning.
• Contribute to design review preparation and documentation.
• Coordinate with subsystem leads to collect and consolidate technical data.
• Participate in system modeling, analysis, and trade studies as needed.
• Provide general support to the Systems Engineering team across all mission phases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees