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Lead Systems Engineer

AST SpaceMobile

Lanham, MD · 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 mid-level systems engineering role at a satellite communications company involves leading technical direction on space programs, managing budgets and requirements, and coordinating across engineering disciplines. It suits engineers with 7+ years' experience who have led programs before and want to own both strategy and execution in a mission-driven environment.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • Minimum 7 years of systems engineering experience
  • At least 2 years as SE Lead on a program of record
  • Lead technical direction on assigned programs from requirements through verification
  • Develop and track technical budgets across multiple subsystems
  • Coordinate across RF, software, mechanical, and electrical engineering disciplines
  • Support proposal and business development efforts

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline
  • Experience in space, satellite, or defense programs
  • Experience with requirements management tools and configuration control processes
  • MBSE tools like Cameo Systems Modeler
  • MATLAB/Simulink for analysis and trade studies
  • STK for mission analysis

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