Director – Lab & Field Validation

AST SpaceMobile

Director overseeing validation function for telecom solutions at AST SpaceMobile. Leading structured validation processes within lab environments to ensure service readiness.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, development, and operation of lab environments that replicate real-world network ecosystems
Oversee end-to-end validation activities across multiple network domains
Define and execute validation strategies, including test plans, test cases, and automation frameworks
Establish and enforce release acceptance criteria and validation standards
Provide Go/No-Go recommendations for new features, configurations, and releases based on validation outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
Minimum of 15+ years of experience in telecommunications, satellite communications, wireless networks, or similar technical domains
At least 5+ years managing highly technical teams in a complex engineering environment
Strong background in end-to-end system validation and testing methodologies
Experience developing automated validation or testing frameworks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

system validationtesting methodologiesautomation frameworkstest planstest casesnetwork ecosystemstelecommunicationssatellite communicationswireless networksengineering management

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementcommunicationstrategic planningdecision making

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in TelecommunicationsBachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering