Testing Automation Platform Engineer

AST SpaceMobile•Lanham, MD

4h•Remote

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 Testing Automation Platform Engineer to design, build, and maintain automated acceptance‑testing platforms for satellite devices. This role integrates probe telemetry, CIQ validation, and persistence measurements into scalable automation systems that accelerate regression cycles and improve reliability across labs and global market environments. The engineer will develop the core automation infrastructure that enables efficient, repeatable testing of satellite‑cellular integration across diverse deployment conditions. The Testing Automation Platform Engineer will create test frameworks, simulators, and automated pipelines; implement data models and dashboards; automate CIQ checks and SLO evaluations; triage failures; and deliver scalable, reusable test packs for internal teams and external partners. This role requires deep technical expertise in test automation, software development, and satellite‑communications testing environments. Operating at the intersection of software engineering and satellite‑communications testing, this position demands strong automation‑development skills and an understanding of satellite‑cellular test requirements. Success will depend on building robust, scalable platforms that support global testing operations and drive consistent, high‑quality validation across all markets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, telecommunications, or a closely related technical field
5+ years of hands-on experience in test automation development, software engineering, or platform engineering, with a strong focus on testing frameworks and automation tools
Demonstrated experience building automated testing platforms, test frameworks, simulators, or validation tools in telecommunications, satellite communications, or other complex technical environments
Proven track record working with test automation technologies, CI/CD pipelines, and automated validation workflows
Strong software development skills with proficiency in automation frameworks, scripting languages, and test development tools commonly used in satellite communications environments
Expertise in test automation platform design, including framework architecture, test execution engines, and result processing systems
Knowledge of CI/CD practices, pipeline development, and automated deployment processes for testing environments
Deep understanding of automated testing methodologies, test framework design patterns, and validation workflows for complex technical systems
Experience with telemetry integration, data collection systems, and performance measurement tools used in satellite and telecommunications testing
Proficiency in CIQ automation, compliance checking frameworks, and SLO validation processes
Strong skills in data modeling, dashboard development, and analytics platforms for test result visualization and performance monitoring
Experience with failure analysis, automated triage systems, and root cause identification in complex testing environments
Knowledge of performance metrics, KPI tracking, and reporting systems for test automation platforms

Nice To Haves

Experience in satellite communications testing, particularly with automated validation of satellite devices or satellite-cellular integration systems
Background in telecommunications testing automation, CIQ processes, or acceptance testing frameworks at operators, satellite providers, or equipment vendors
Familiarity with telemetry integration, performance monitoring systems, and data analytics platforms used in satellite or telecommunications environments

Responsibilities

Build and maintain automated acceptance testing platforms for satellite devices to support comprehensive validation across multiple lab environments and deployment scenarios
Develop test frameworks that provide standardized, reusable testing capabilities for satellite-cellular integration validation and device acceptance testing
Develop simulators and pipelines to enable automated test execution, result processing, and validation workflows across distributed testing environments
Enable scalable, reusable test packs for partners and internal teams through modular test framework design and standardized test interfaces
Integrate probe telemetry into automated testing platforms to provide real-time visibility into system performance and device behavior during test execution
Integrate CIQ validation processes into automated workflows to ensure consistent compliance checking and certification requirements across test scenarios
Integrate persistence measurements into testing platforms to validate long-term system stability and performance characteristics
Implement data models and dashboards to provide comprehensive visibility into test results, system performance metrics, and validation outcomes
Accelerate regression cycles through automated test execution, parallel testing capabilities, and optimized test workflow design
Improve reliability across labs and markets globally by implementing robust automation frameworks that ensure consistent test execution and result quality
Automate CIQ checks and SLO evaluations to provide systematic validation of service quality and compliance requirements across testing scenarios
Triage failures identified through automated testing processes, providing detailed analysis and recommendations for issue resolution