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Automation Engineer

AST SpaceMobile

Dallas, TX · Mid

Listed on AST SpaceMobile’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This role involves designing and maintaining automated test frameworks for AST SpaceMobile's satellite communications hardware and software systems, combining software engineering with hands-on lab work. It suits engineers with embedded systems and test automation experience who enjoy debugging complex hardware-software interactions and working across multiple technical teams.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 4+ years in software development, automation, or embedded systems testing
  • Hands-on Python development
  • Embedded systems and low-level debugging experience
  • Familiarity with communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, or CAN)

Nice to have

  • Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing experience
  • Lab environment and hardware integration experience
  • Docker or containerization tools
  • Linux systems and Bash scripting
  • Data analysis tools for test results and telemetry
  • CI/CD pipeline and automated testing workflow exposure

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