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AST SpaceMobile · 6 hours ago

Senior Mission Integration Systems Engineer

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices. They are seeking a Senior Mission Integration Systems Engineer to support Mission Operations across the full lifecycle of space missions, acting as a bridge between mission definition, spacecraft design, and real-time operations.

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Responsibilities

Lead development and ownership of system-level Concept of Operations (CONOPS), ensuring clear linkage to mission objectives, requirements, and system architecture
Oversee creation of operational scenarios, timelines, modes, contingency strategies, and mission phase definitions
Ensure CONOPS drives early design decisions, automation strategies, and operator workflows
Partner closely with the communications payload team to assess early designs, validate operational feasibility, and ensure system architecture meets mission requirements and link budgets
Support mission simulations, dry runs, and full-up rehearsals for launch, commissioning, and nominal operations
Review test scripts, timelines, operator checklists, and expected system responses
Drive identification of operational risks, dependencies, and mitigation steps
Provide senior engineering leadership during launch and early orbit operations (LEOP), including real-time decision support
Guide anomaly triage, recovery planning, and system performance evaluation
Mentor operations and system engineering staff during critical mission phases
Act as the interface between mission design teams, engineering, and operations, ensuring both sides understand constraints, capabilities, and operator impacts
Provide operational inputs to system design, requirements, and verification planning
Support anomaly resolution, contributing operational context and system-level insight

Qualification

Spacecraft operationsMission designSystems engineeringFlight dynamicsOperational automationCollaborative communicationAnalytical skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's or master's degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, physics, or related field
A minimum of 15+ years in spacecraft operations, mission design, systems engineering, or flight dynamics

Preferred

Experience with constellation operations or high-throughput satellite architectures
Background influencing spacecraft or ground system design for operability and autonomy
Experience providing technical leadership across cross-functional teams
Familiarity with operations automation, scripting, or monitoring frameworks

Company

AST SpaceMobile

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AST SpaceMobile is a space-based broadband cellular network company for unmodified mobile devices.

H1B Sponsorship

AST SpaceMobile has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (5)
2023 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.92B
Key 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

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Shanti Gupta
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
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Andrew Johnson
Member Board of Directors
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