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What this role is
AST SpaceMobile is hiring an RF engineer to physically build, integrate, test, and troubleshoot flight-grade satellite communication hardware through launch. This role suits hands-on engineers who want direct ownership of spacecraft systems and thrive debugging hardware problems under tight schedules.
Our summary, not AST SpaceMobile’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent hands-on RF experience
- Practical RF experience across common TT&C frequency bands
- Hands-on experience with RF assemblies and coaxial harness fabrication
- Hands-on experience with antennas and RF subsystems
- Experience with RF test equipment including VNA, spectrum analyzer, power meters, and signal generators
- AIT and environmental test campaign support experience
- Comfort working in cleanroom, laboratory, and factory environments
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues under aggressive timelines
Nice to have
- Direct LEO satellite RF or TT&C integration experience
- Launch site or on-orbit support experience
- Experience supporting multiple flight vehicles in parallel
- Background developing automated RF test frameworks and data systems