# Field Tester

Hiring organization: [AST SpaceMobile](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/ast-spacemobile)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/2c3971db-a11a-48d1-bb68-0ad53be0ed2a

Listed on AST SpaceMobile's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: contract
- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Midland, TX

## Summary

AST SpaceMobile seeks an experienced field tester to validate satellite-to-device broadband services across LEO/MEO constellations, executing rigorous acceptance testing with structured documentation and evidence collection. This contract role demands deep RF and satellite communications expertise to ensure service readiness through drive tests, coverage validation, and comprehensive reporting in demanding field environments.

_Our summary, not AST SpaceMobile's wording._

## Skills named

ArcGIS, Google Earth, QGIS, Wireshark

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, or Computer Engineering or equivalent field experience
- 4–8+ years SATCOM, RF engineering, or telecommunications field testing with acceptance/UAT focus
- Understanding of LEO/MEO satellite characteristics including Doppler effects, elevation angles, beam/satellite transitions, and constellation geometry
- Service Acceptance methodologies expertise with ATP/ATPr development and formal acceptance reporting
- Ability to convert business requirements into testable acceptance criteria with clear pass/fail thresholds
- RF testing skills with spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators, GNSS loggers
- Advanced log and trace analysis capabilities
- Strong EHS/RF safety mindset and secure data handling discipline
- Extensive field travel capability (60–80%) across diverse geographic and terrain environments
- Flexibility to work satellite pass windows, maintenance schedules, and nights/weekends as required

## Nice to have

- 3GPP Rel-17/18 NTN validation and satellite-cellular integration testing experience
- Background in maritime, aeronautical, or remote-area satellite communications
- RF Safety or Telecommunications certifications or ISTQB Foundation testing methodology
- SDR experience with USRP or BladeRF for RF capture and interference analysis

Apply on AST SpaceMobile's site: https://ast-science.com/company/careers/?gh_jid=4664862005