AST SpaceMobile is hiring: Associate Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer in Midland

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 RF Engineer will apply various RF technologies to design RF system and / or subsystem including all the way from antennas to digital baseband and modem. This role is responsible for assisting and / or lead other relevant engineers in the organization and need to communicate / coordinate with various vendors and international teams in the other countries. This position requires a deep understanding of basic RF concepts such as impedance, gain, S-parameter, linearity, noise figure, isolation, and SNR, EVM and link budget. Also requires understanding RF equipment limitation and usages for RF test and how to perform RF test. Hands-on experience would be greatly beneficial in this role.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Perform trade off study for various rf system and / or sub system architecture.
• RF design on the PCB level would be a big plus.
• Conduct RF component and system level of testing with rf equipment for space applications
• Conduct RF test with TVAC and Thermal Chamber
• Assist teams in decision making for equipment needed.
• Provide integration support of equipment on the satellite level.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

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.