Mid-Level Systems Engineer

AST SpaceMobile • Lanham, MD

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About The Position

AST SpaceMobile is building a global cellular broadband network in space that operates directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices, for commercial and government applications. The company’s mission is to eliminate connectivity gaps for mobile subscribers and bring broadband to people who remain unconnected.

The Mid-Level Systems Engineer is a versatile contributor who can lead and execute, taking project lead roles, driving technical budget development, shaping new concepts, and filling critical program needs as business demands evolve. The role calls for demonstrated systems engineering lead experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

The Systems Engineer Lead on assigned programs owns technical direction from requirements definition through verification and validation. The position develops and tracks technical budgets, helps create mission concepts and system architectures, translates high-level requirements into subsystem and interface specifications, coordinates system-level integration across engineering disciplines, and supports design reviews and technical interchange meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 7 years of systems engineering experience.
• At least 2 years serving as an SE Lead on a program of record.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief technical and executive audiences.
• Ability to operate amid ambiguity and define a path forward when requirements are incomplete or roles are fluid.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with meticulous attention to detail across documentation and deliverables.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
• Self-starter who takes ownership and drives issues to closure without close supervision.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) for documentation, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience in space, satellite, or defense programs.
• Experience with MATLAB / Simulink for analysis and trade studies.
• Experience with STK (Systems Tool Kit) for mission analysis.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Systems Engineer Lead on assigned programs, owning technical direction from requirements definition through verification and validation.
• Develop, maintain, and track technical budgets for mass, power, link, and schedule across multiple subsystems.
• Lead development of new mission concepts and system architectures in response to customer or internal needs.
• Translate high-level requirements into actionable subsystem and interface specifications.
• Coordinate across RF, software, mechanical, and electrical engineering disciplines to drive system-level integration and resolve cross-cutting issues.
• Facilitate and participate in design reviews, including SRR, PDR, and CDR, and technical interchange meetings (TIMs).

What This Job Offers

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