# System Integration and Test Engineer

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/d46ab5d2-c674-4d00-84a5-a792bc0c3058

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Junior
- Location: Lanham, MD

## Summary

This role integrates and tests complex communications hardware and software systems for advanced aerospace platforms, verifying performance and compliance through lab and field testing. It suits engineers with RF/communications foundations who want hands-on work bridging hardware and software across cross-functional teams.

_Our summary, not AST SpaceMobile's wording._

## Skills named

5G, Digital Communications, electromagnetics, MATLAB, Python, Signal Processing

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with RF/microwave, communications systems, or telecommunications emphasis
- Coursework in RF/microwave circuit design, antenna theory, digital/analog communications, signal processing, and electromagnetics
- 0–3 years of communications or RF systems experience
- U.S. citizenship

## Nice to have

- Master's degree in relevant field
- RF/Communications or Telecommunications experience
- Hands-on experience with spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, and power meters
- Experience with arbitrary waveform generators and signal injection techniques
- Knowledge of modulation/demodulation schemes like QPSK and link budget analysis
- Working knowledge of 4G LTE and 5G architectures including Core and RAN functions
- Exposure to telecom test equipment from Keysight or Anritsu
- Understanding of over-the-air test methodologies and RF link characterization
- Lab-based hardware integration experience including bench assembly, cabling, and harnessing
- Test procedure development, execution, and reporting experience
- Root cause analysis and anomaly resolution skills
- Eligibility to obtain or maintain a security clearance

Apply on AST SpaceMobile's site: https://ast-science.com/company/careers/?gh_jid=4698721005