AST SpaceMobile · 1 hour ago
Systems Engineer
Lanham, Maryland, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expAST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space. They are seeking a Systems Engineer to support the development and operation of advanced space systems, ideal for early-career engineers looking to gain hands-on experience.
Information TechnologySatellite CommunicationTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Support development and maintenance of system-level technical budgets (mass, power, data, etc.)
Assist in requirements definition, traceability, and verification planning
Contribute to design review preparation and documentation
Coordinate with subsystem leads to collect and consolidate technical data
Participate in system modeling, analysis, and trade studies as needed
Provide general support to the Systems Engineering team across all mission phases
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's or master's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering, or a related technical discipline
Open to candidates without prior work experience
Attention to detail: careful and methodical in tracking requirements, numbers, and interfaces
Strong communication skills: able to clearly summarize technical findings and collaborate across diverse engineering teams
Proactive mindset: takes initiative to identify issues or opportunities for improvement
Adaptability: comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-moving environment with shifting priorities
Organizational skills: able to manage multiple small tasks, documentation updates, and follow-ups simultaneously
Required: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for data analysis, documentation, and reporting
Ability to work in a standard office environment
Ability to use a computer for extended periods
Preferred
Familiarity with systems engineering principles
Experience with MATLAB and Simulink for modeling and analysis
Familiarity with STK (Systems Tool Kit) or similar mission analysis software
Exposure to requirements management tools (e.g., Jama, DOORS)
Basic understanding of configuration management or modeling tools (e.g., Confluence, Jira, SysML environments)
MATLAB, Simulink, STK, Jama/DOORS, Confluence, Jira
Company
AST SpaceMobile
AST SpaceMobile is a space-based broadband cellular network company for unmodified mobile devices.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (8)
2023 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.92BKey Investors
Trinity CapitalAtlas Credit Partners
2025-10-22Post Ipo Equity· $157.22M
2025-10-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.15B
2025-10-07Post Ipo Equity· $800M
Leadership Team
Shanti Gupta
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Andrew Johnson
Member Board of Directors
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