AST SpaceMobile

Associate Systems Engineer

Lanham, Maryland, United States

Full Time

4 months ago

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Job description

AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.

Summary:

The Associate Systems Engineer is responsible for creating and using simulations, data analysis tools, and algorithms that pertain to satellite design and operations. They are also responsible for working with a variety of subsystems and teams to provide support on tasks that require multi-system awareness or an expertise in satellite systems engineering.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Using existing constellation and satellite simulation tools in support of both the operational and developmental phases of satellite project life cycles
Writing, modifying, and expanding upon simulations used to model constellation and satellite behaviors including ground segment interactions
Formulating and optimizing algorithms for data analysis of satellite telemetry, the usage of operational satellites, or in the proof-of-concept phase of in-flight software development
Support development of concept of operations uses cases, flows, and transitions across all satellite on-orbit activities
Writing ground scripts to support generating, collecting, and analyzing data from models and/or downloaded satellite telemetry
Coordinating with subsystem and discipline teams to identify and support inter-team interactions
Developing test plans and performing tests on satellite hardware
Assisting various teams with analyses of satellite capabilities and behaviors in response to specific requests for support

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or a related field
Experience writing functions and scripts for data analysis and modeling (e.g. Python, MATLAB)
Knowledge of general satellite concepts applicable to their design and/or operation
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Read, speak, write in English

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters Degree in aerospace engineering or a related field
Background in systems engineering with a focus on analysis and design
Background in LEO constellation design and analysis
Good communication and presentation skills (written, verbal, and face-to-face)

AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.