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This role is designed for a versatile, engineer who can both lead and execute: stepping into project lead roles, driving technical budget development, shaping new concepts, and filling critical gaps across programs as business needs evolve.\nThe ideal candidate brings demonstrated SE lead experience from prior programs and thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where no two days look the same.\nKey Responsibilities Serve as Systems Engineer Lead on assigned programs, owning technical direction from requirements definition through verification and validation\nDevelop, maintain, and track technical budgets (mass, power, link, schedule) across multiple subsystems.\nLead the development of new mission concepts and system architectures in response to customer or internal needs.\nTranslate high-level requirements into actionable subsystem and interface specifications.\nCoordinate across engineering disciplines (RF, software, mechanical, electrical) to drive system-level integration and resolve cross-cutting issues.\nFacilitate and participate in design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and technical interchange meetings (TIMs).\nQualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field required;\nExperience A minimum of 7 years of systems engineering experience, with at least 2 years serving as an SE Lead on a program of record\nPreferred Qualifications Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.\nExperience in space, satellite, or defense programs.\nExperience with requirements management tools and configuration control processes.\nSoft Skills Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to lead and influence across cross-functional teams.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to brief technical and executive audiences.\nComfort operating in ambiguity — able to define the path forward when requirements are incomplete or roles are fluid.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving ability with meticulous attention to detail across documentation and deliverables.\nAbility to manage multiple competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.\nSelf-starter who takes ownership and drives issues to closure without close supervision.\nTechnology Stack Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation, analysis, and reporting.\nRequirements management tools: DOORS, Jama, or equivalent.\nMATLAB / Simulink for analysis and trade studies (preferred).\nSTK (Systems Tool Kit) for mission analysis (preferred).\nPhysical Requirements Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods.\nOccasional travel to other AST SpaceMobile facilities or customer/government sites (up to 20%).\nThis job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands. 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.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Astscience","rawCompany":"astscience","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-11-07T04:18:35.627Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1241.01","title":"Telecommunications Engineering Specialists","slug":"telecommunications-engineering-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"517410","title":"Satellite Telecommunications","slug":"satellite-telecommunications"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Mid-Level Systems Engineer","description":"AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.\nPosition Overview We are seeking a Mid-Level Systems Engineer to join our growing team. This role is designed for a versatile, engineer who can both lead and execute: stepping into project lead roles, driving technical budget development, shaping new concepts, and filling critical gaps across programs as business needs evolve.\nThe ideal candidate brings demonstrated SE lead experience from prior programs and thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where no two days look the same.\nKey Responsibilities Serve as Systems Engineer Lead on assigned programs, owning technical direction from requirements definition through verification and validation\nDevelop, maintain, and track technical budgets (mass, power, link, schedule) across multiple subsystems.\nLead the development of new mission concepts and system architectures in response to customer or internal needs.\nTranslate high-level requirements into actionable subsystem and interface specifications.\nCoordinate across engineering disciplines (RF, software, mechanical, electrical) to drive system-level integration and resolve cross-cutting issues.\nFacilitate and participate in design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and technical interchange meetings (TIMs).\nQualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field required;\nExperience A minimum of 7 years of systems engineering experience, with at least 2 years serving as an SE Lead on a program of record\nPreferred Qualifications Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.\nExperience in space, satellite, or defense programs.\nExperience with requirements management tools and configuration control processes.\nSoft Skills Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to lead and influence across cross-functional teams.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to brief technical and executive audiences.\nComfort operating in ambiguity — able to define the path forward when requirements are incomplete or roles are fluid.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving ability with meticulous attention to detail across documentation and deliverables.\nAbility to manage multiple competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.\nSelf-starter who takes ownership and drives issues to closure without close supervision.\nTechnology Stack Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation, analysis, and reporting.\nRequirements management tools: DOORS, Jama, or equivalent.\nMATLAB / Simulink for analysis and trade studies (preferred).\nSTK (Systems Tool Kit) for mission analysis (preferred).\nPhysical Requirements Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods.\nOccasional travel to other AST SpaceMobile facilities or customer/government sites (up to 20%).\nThis job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands. 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