Date: 1 day ago
City: Midland, Texas
Contract type: Full time

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.
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:
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.
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
- 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
- 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.
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