Associate Satellite Operations Engineer

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 Associate Satellite Operations Engineer performs all activities required to operate the AST SpaceMobile satellites in low earth orbit (LEO). This is a real-time shift position to support 24x7 operations, so it will include some weekend and holiday work.  The AST SpaceMobile system focuses on automation, so this position must understand the underlying tools used for satellite command and control operations, ground network operations, mission planning, flight dynamics and other applications used to operate and manage the AST satellite constellation. The Satellite Operations Controller is critical to the success of the AST SpaceMobile constellation.

Duties Include:

• Execute planned tasks for LEO satellite operations from the Satellite Operations Center (SOC) in a shift environment
• Coordinate with the satellite and the ground network to configure ground equipment to execute scheduled satellite contacts (pre-pass, pass, and post-pass)
• Execute satellite procedures and upload satellite commands according to contact planning schedule and verify satellite response
• Monitor and process satellite telemetry data and monitor satellite subsystem state of health
• Maintain situational awareness of satellite and ground station configuration and status
• Respond to satellite, ground systems and network alarms
• Provide triage support to satellite and ground system anomalies, collect data, call in engineers and support the anomaly resolution team as required
• Operate SOC operations software tools
• Participate in daily shift handover briefings
• Support mission product development including procedure development, test, and validation
• Support system readiness, planning, and preparation for satellite launch
• Attend required and routine training sessions, simulations, rehearsals, conferences, and program reviews
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field
• English speaking
• Ability to work odd and/or extended hours covering a 24/7 period and periodic rotating shifts
• Strong technical background
• Ability to work in an environment with rapidly evolving system requirements
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-starter willing to take ownership and initiative
• Ability to work in a team with diversified individuals with varying backgrounds to achieve mission success
  
  

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.