Satellite Test Manager

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 Manager of Satellite Testing will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities around testing dozens of satellites a year.   You’ll work hands-on with hardware and software, manage a team of talented test engineers and technicians, and play a key role in building high-quality communications spacecraft.

 

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of engineers and technicians responsible for testing satellite systems and larger subsystems.
• Manage test setups, fixtures, GSE, and harnessing
• Own the satellite test floor: manage day-to-day test activities, safety protocols, and workflow efficiency

• Work closely with design and manufacturing teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues

• Contribute to building out our testing infrastructure as the company grows

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering/technical discipline

• 5+ years of experience in spacecraft or satellite integration and test, ideally in a fast-paced commercial environment

• 5+ years of experience supervising groups of at least 5 employees
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors to motivate, engage, and build trust
• Strong organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card holder

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with CubeSats and/or commercial satellite constellations
• Ability to thrive in a small team and startup environment

 

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.