AST SpaceMobile

Associate Software Developer

Lanham, Maryland, United States

Full Time

9 days 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.

The Associate Software Developer performs Mission Operations software development tasks including development of applications and scripts to support automation of a satellite command and control system that manages a fleet of low earth orbiting (LEO) satellites. This role consists of different generalized software development activities; it may involve writing automation scripts using existing frameworks, developing code to interface with internal and external APIs in a cloud-based application, and creating front-end UIs for new or existing applications.

Duties Include:

Develop Satellite and Ground Automation Scripts - Create, test, and maintain scripts that automate satellite command and control tasks, including ground operations, to ensure efficient management of the satellite fleet.

Tooling for Mission Operations - Design and build custom tools to support on-orbit operations, enabling effective monitoring and control of the satellite constellation.

Collaboration with Ground Software Team - Work closely with the standalone Ground Software (GSW) team to improve and iterate on existing systems, ensuring smooth integration between mission operations and ground software.

Front-End Development - Develop user interfaces and dashboards that provide intuitive access to operational data, enhancing situational awareness and decision-making.

Continuous Improvement - Regularly assess and refine mission operations software and automation scripts to address evolving requirements and enhance operational efficiency

System Testing and Debugging - Conduct rigorous testing and debugging to maintain the reliability and performance of mission-critical applications in a rapidly evolving environment.

Documentation and Communication - Maintain comprehensive documentation of code, design decisions, and operational procedures while effectively communicating updates and challenges within cross-functional teams

Qualifications:

BS degree in Software Engineering or Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field

Experience programming with modern languages such as Java, Python, Matlab, C#,

Comfortable working in a Windows environment

Comfortable working on applications deployed in AWS

Familiarity with version control software, preferably Git

Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence)

Experience working with distributed systems and networking protocols

Comfortable setting up and maintaining simple databases

Excellent oral and written communications skills

Ability to work in an environment with rapidly evolving system requirements

Demonstrated ability to work independently

High level of problem-solving capabilities

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.