AST SpaceMobile

Engineer

• Design and develop mechanical systems and mechanisms, including performing analysis and trade studies to optimize performance, efficiency, and manufacturability
• Execute detailed engineering design work in accordance with established standards, procedures, and program requirements
• Collaborate with internal teams to support system integration, assembly, and testing activities
• Partner with external vendors by defining requirements, reviewing designs, and tracking development progress
• Develop and maintain mechanical documentation, including requirements, drawings, interface definitions, and test procedures
• Define and validate mechanical interfaces between subsystems and components
• Support qualification testing (e.g., vibration, thermal, environmental) and evaluate results
• Troubleshoot hardware issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
• Present technical findings and design updates during reviews with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Identify and implement process improvements, new technologies, or innovative design approaches

Mechanisms Engineer

Director

• Define and own the overall service acceptance strategy, governance model, and execution roadmap
• Lead and develop a global team of acceptance managers, test leads, and engineers across multiple regions
• Establish validation standards, acceptance criteria, and structured test frameworks
• Oversee execution of validation activities including regression, interoperability, and performance testing
• Ensure acceptance processes meet defined performance requirements, SLAs, and compliance standards
• Develop and implement automation strategies for regression and acceptance testing
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across system integration, deployment, and validation efforts
• Manage engagement with external partners and ensure successful integration and validation across multiple systems
• Drive defect tracking, root cause analysis (RCA), and resolution workflows to ensure high-quality outcomes
• Ensure readiness documentation, test results, and acceptance artifacts are complete and auditable
• Lead transition of accepted services into operational environments, ensuring stability and readiness
• Provide executive-level reporting on acceptance progress, risks, and performance metrics
• Drive continuous improvement of validation processes, frameworks, and operational efficiency

Director – Service Acceptance

Technical Project Manager

• Lead planning, governance, and execution of a portfolio of cross-functional technical programs
• Establish portfolio-level visibility into program health, risks, dependencies, and milestones
• Define and implement PMO frameworks, methodologies, and operating standards
• Drive prioritization, sequencing, and trade-off decisions across multiple programs
• Manage cross-program dependencies and coordinate resolution of risks across teams and stakeholders
• Develop and maintain executive-level reporting, dashboards, and program narratives
• Lead portfolio planning cycles, aligning resource capacity with program demand
• Drive continuous improvement of program management processes, tools, and reporting practices
• Mentor and develop program and project managers, establishing best practices across the PMO

Senior Technical Project Manager – PMO

General Counsel

• Develop and execute a global IP strategy that supports the company's innovation pipeline and commercial goals.
• Manage the company's patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret portfolios.
• Work closely with R&D and engineering teams to identify patentable inventions.
• Manage the preparation, filing, and prosecution of patent applications worldwide, both directly and through the supervision of outside counsel.
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate (FTO), and infringement/validity analyses.
• Manage the company's global trademark portfolio, including clearance searches, filing, prosecution, and maintenance.
• Advise marketing and business teams on proper trademark usage and brand protection strategies.
• Oversee enforcement actions against trademark infringers.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of IP-related agreements, including licensing agreements, joint development agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and master service agreements (MSAs).
• Provide IP support for M&A activities, including due diligence and integration.
• Manage and provide strategic direction on IP litigation, oppositions, and other contentious proceedings in collaboration with outside counsel.
• Respond to cease-and-desist letters and other third-party claims.
• Serve as the primary legal advisor to internal stakeholders (including R&D, product development, marketing, and senior management) on all IP-related issues.
• Develop and conduct internal training programs on IP best practices, invention disclosure processes, and confidentiality.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to protect the company's trade secrets and confidential information.

Intellectual Property Counsel

• Manage the end-to-end development and delivery of thermal hardware across multiple spacecraft configurations
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define performance and testing requirements for internally and externally developed components
• Develop and execute project plans, including prioritization, scheduling, and delivery milestones
• Provide regular project updates to leadership, including status on scope, schedule, and budget
• Lead recurring meetings with internal stakeholders and external partners/vendors
• Oversee component qualification and validation testing processes
• Identify, track, and manage project risks and issues; implement mitigation strategies or escalate when necessary
• Ensure timely completion of project documentation, including engineering drawings, procedures, and reports, and coordinate required reviews and approvals
• Support broader mechanical or thermal engineering initiatives as needed

Thermal Technical Project Manager

• Lead on-orbit thermal support activities for spacecraft systems
• Define thermal fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) limits and automated responses across configurations
• Lead troubleshooting and anomaly resolution efforts in collaboration with the broader thermal engineering team
• Support development of spacecraft concepts of operations (CONOPS) to ensure thermal safety during all mission phases
• Establish and improve processes for monitoring and analyzing on-orbit thermal telemetry data
• Serve as a liaison between thermal, flight operations, and software engineering teams
• Perform thermal modeling and analysis using industry-standard tools
• Support spacecraft and subsystem-level thermal testing activities
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in thermal design, processes, and operational strategies

Senior Thermal Engineer

• Design and develop electrical harnesses for LEO satellite systems, considering mission requirements, space constraints, thermal considerations, and EMC requirements.
• Collaborate with system engineers, electrical designers, and mechanical engineers to define harness specifications and design constraints.
• Create and manage detailed harness drawings, including cable/wire routing, connector selection, splicing, and termination plans using CAD tools.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., IPC-WHMA-A-620, ECSS-E-HB-10-10) and space agency requirements.
• Conduct analyses and simulations to verify mechanical integrity, electrical performance, and environmental resistance.
• Support fabrication, assembly, and testing of harnesses, providing guidance to ensure quality and adherence to specifications.
• Perform in-house testing and validation, including continuity checks, insulation resistance, and signal integrity testing.
• Collaborate with suppliers to source space-qualified components while maintaining cost-effectiveness and schedule adherence.
• Document all design and testing activities, including procedures, reports, and design changes.
• Participate in design reviews and cross-functional meetings, providing technical insights for optimization.
• Assist in troubleshooting harness-related issues during integration, testing, and in-orbit operations.
• Stay current with advancements in harness technologies and explore opportunities for innovation.