# Systems Engineer – Defense

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/ba941d0c-9747-46ad-8136-fb2c331d1e8c

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

- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Lanham, MD

## Summary

This role supports the engineering and delivery of satellite-based communications systems for government and defense programs, requiring deep expertise in systems engineering methodologies, requirements management, and complex technical integration across multidisciplinary teams.

_Our summary, not AST SpaceMobile's wording._

## Skills named

Configuration Management, MATLAB, Model Based Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Simulink, Systems Engineering

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer engineering, or related technical discipline
- Minimum 5 years of systems engineering experience in aerospace, defense, telecommunications, space, or complex technical environments
- Experience supporting government, defense, space, or mission-critical programs
- Experience with systems engineering methodologies, requirements management, and system modeling
- Experience supporting system integration, verification, and validation activities
- Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
- U.S. citizenship

## Nice to have

- Advanced degree
- Experience with communications, RF, wireless, satellite, or space-based systems
- Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools
- Experience with requirements management and system modeling tools (Jama, DOORS, or equivalent)
- Experience performing system trade studies, performance analysis, and technical risk assessments
- Knowledge of RF performance analysis, communications systems, or network architectures
- Experience supporting command and control, intelligence, surveillance, communications, or mission-focused applications
- Experience supporting proposal development and technical solution planning
- Prior experience with government, defense, aerospace, or commercial space programs

Apply on AST SpaceMobile's site: https://ast-science.com/company/careers/?gh_jid=4717289005