# Director – Lab & Field Validation (Gatekeepers)

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/2dc2a8d3-2eb0-4264-b85d-e99a6ac635b6

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

- Seniority: Director
- Location: Dallas, TX

## Summary

Lead validation and quality assurance for AST SpaceMobile's satellite-to-mobile network, overseeing lab environments and test strategies to certify complex telecommunications systems before deployment. This role suits experienced engineering leaders with deep telecom expertise who can build teams and establish rigorous validation standards as a release gate.

_Our summary, not AST SpaceMobile's wording._

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Systems Engineering, or related technical field
- Minimum 15 years in telecommunications, satellite communications, wireless networks, or similar domains
- At least 5 years managing highly technical teams in complex engineering environments

## Nice to have

- Master's degree in Engineering Management or advanced technical discipline
- Experience with large-scale integrated network systems in lab or pre-production environments
- Strong 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

Apply on AST SpaceMobile's site: https://ast-science.com/company/careers/?gh_jid=4698069005