# Principal System Engineer - Payload

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/8771b847-38b1-4017-895a-480f099b18d9

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

- Seniority: Principal
- Location: Lanham, MD

## Summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to architect and lead the development of wireless systems for a satellite-based cellular network that operates with standard mobile devices. This role suits experienced engineers who can design complex end-to-end systems across space and ground segments while guiding cross-functional teams through the full product lifecycle.

_Our summary, not AST SpaceMobile's wording._

## Skills named

Digital Signal Processing, MATLAB, Simulink

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline
- 5+ years wireless systems engineering experience including design, integration, and testing
- Experience defining system-level requirements across hardware, software, and firmware
- Hands-on system architecture design and validation in complex environments
- Experience leading technical initiatives or engineering teams

## Nice to have

- Advanced knowledge of wireless communication systems (MIMO, beamforming, channel estimation)
- Digital signal processing and performance optimization experience
- Familiarity with 4G/5G, Wi-Fi, or similar modern wireless standards
- Experience with complex communications systems in technical industries
- Strong background in system modeling, simulation, or performance analysis
- Demonstrated ability to innovate in emerging technologies

Apply on AST SpaceMobile's site: https://ast-science.com/company/careers/?gh_jid=4716869005