AST SpaceMobile

LeadSystemsEngineer,NextGenSatellites

$175–250k ~AI est. Lanham, Maryland, United States
The Brief

“Lead Systems Engineer, Next-Gen Satellites at AST SpaceMobile. Skills: Systems Engineering Lead, Technical budgets, Mission concepts, System architectures. Serve as Systems Engineer Lead on assigned programs. Own technical direction from requirements definition through verification”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving ability; Analytical ability

Eligibility Requirements

Occasional travel up to 20%, Work in standard office environment, Use computer for extended periods

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, 7 years of systems engineering experience, 2 years serving as an SE Lead on a program of record

Nice to Have

Master's degree preferred, Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline, Experience in space, satellite, or defense programs, Experience with requirements management tools and configuration control processes, MBSE tools: Cameo Systems Modeler or equivalent, MATLAB / Simulink for analysis and trade studies, STK (Systems Tool Kit) for mission analysis

What You'll Do.

Serve as Systems Engineer Lead on assigned programs

Own technical direction from requirements definition through verification

and track technical budgets

Lead development of new mission concepts and system

Translate high-level requirements into actionable subsystem and interface

Coordinate across engineering disciplines

Drive system-level integration

Resolve cross-cutting issues

Support proposal and business development efforts

Facilitate and participate in design reviews

Participate in technical interchange meetings

Identify and mitigate programmatic and technical risks

Present findings to program leadership

Mentor junior systems engineers

Contribute to team process improvement initiatives

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Program leadership

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication; Brief technical audiences; Brief executive audiences

Process & Methodology

Technical budget development, Schedule inputs

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