AST SpaceMobile
telecommunications
Director–Lab&FieldValidation(Gatekeepers)
“Director – Lab & Field Validation (Gatekeepers) at AST SpaceMobile. Skills: Lab and Field Validation, Telecommunications Network Validation, Team Leadership, Quality Assurance, Release Management. 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”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensuring service readiness of complex telecommunications solutions prior to deployment; Ensure new features, configurations, and releases meet defined acceptance criteria before progressing to production environments; Ensure repeatability, consistency, and auditability of validation processes and results; Prevent non-conforming solutions from advancing to deployment phases
Industry & Context.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a standard office or lab environment and use a computer for extended periods, Ability to interact with lab equipment and hardware systems as needed, Capability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings, Will require extensive travel based on business needs
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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
Nice to Have
Master’s degree in Engineering Management or an advanced technical discipline, Experience working with large-scale, integrated network systems in lab or pre-production environments, Background in end-to-end system validation and testing methodologies, Experience developing automated validation or testing frameworks, Familiarity with complex network architectures and system integration, Proven ability to replicate and troubleshoot production-level issues in controlled environments
What You'll Do.
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
and automation frameworks
Establish and enforce release acceptance criteria and validation standards
Provide Go/No-Go recommendations for new features
and releases based on validation outcomes
and auditability of validation processes and results
Reproduce and analyze complex field issues within controlled lab environments to support root-cause analysis
Collaborate with engineering and development teams to provide validated feedback and drive continuous improvement
Prevent non-conforming solutions from advancing to deployment phases
and mentor cross-functional teams across software
and infrastructure disciplines
Promote a validation culture
positioning validation as a critical release gate
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with engineering and development teams; Build, lead, and mentor cross-functional teams across software, hardware, and infrastructure disciplines; Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional technical teams
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Process & Methodology
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
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