Jobs in Lanham, MD
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Associate AOCS Engineer
AST SpaceMobile
Lanham, MD
AST SpaceMobile is hiring an early-career engineer to develop and test attitude control software for spacecraft, working alongside senior engineers on a global satellite broadband network. This role suits graduates or interns with some exposure to control systems, simulation, or aerospace testing who want hands-on experience in a mission-critical space environment.
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Systems Engineer, Operations Automation
AST SpaceMobile
Lanham, MD
This role designs the autonomous systems and operational requirements that let a constellation of spacecraft manage themselves with minimal ground intervention. It's ideal for someone with spacecraft or satellite engineering experience who can write system-level requirements and coordinate across teams to build fault-tolerant, scalable operations.
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Satellite Operations Engineer
AST SpaceMobile
Full-time · Lanham, MD
This role manages real-time operations of a LEO satellite constellation from a 24/7 operations center, handling satellite commands, telemetry monitoring, and anomaly response. It suits engineers with satellite operations background who thrive in shift-based, mission-critical environments.
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Lead Systems Engineer, Defense Programs
AST SpaceMobile
Lanham, MD
This role leads systems engineering for AST SpaceMobile's defense satellite communications business, translating government mission requirements into technical solutions across the company's space-based broadband network. It suits experienced defense systems engineers with active security clearances who can manage complex requirements, customer relationships, and technical trade-offs in aerospace and RF systems.
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Lead Systems Engineer
AST SpaceMobile
Lanham, MD
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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Mechanical Harness Engineer
AST SpaceMobile
Lanham, MD
This role designs and integrates electrical harnesses for LEO satellite systems, ensuring power and data transfer work reliably in the harsh space environment. It suits engineers with aerospace harness experience who enjoy detailed technical work and cross-functional collaboration.
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System Integration and Test Engineer
AST SpaceMobile
Full-time · Lanham, MD
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.
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OSS Test & Automation Engineer
AST SpaceMobile
Lanham, MD
This role involves building and maintaining automation workflows within a network operations platform, with equal focus on developing orchestration scripts and validating them through comprehensive testing. It suits experienced automation engineers who want to own end-to-end reliability of operational systems and collaborate closely with service teams in a telecom environment.
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Senior Full-Stack AI Application Engineer - Frontend Emphasis
AST SpaceMobile
Lanham, MD
AST SpaceMobile seeks a senior full-stack engineer to build web applications that make AI capabilities accessible to internal teams and external customers through intuitive interfaces and real-time dashboards. This role suits someone with deep frontend expertise who enjoys collaborating across engineering and product teams to transform complex AI systems into polished user experiences.
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Senior Full-Stack AI Application Engineer - iOS & VisionOS Emphasis
AST SpaceMobile
Lanham, MD
AST SpaceMobile is hiring a senior full-stack engineer to build AI-powered iOS and spatial computing applications that support field operations and immersive 3D workflows. This role suits experienced iOS developers who want to work on cutting-edge spatial computing and machine learning integration for real-world operational challenges.
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Partner Success Center Agent
AST SpaceMobile
Lanham, MD
This is an operational customer support role for a satellite broadband company, focusing on incident intake, monitoring coordination, and customer communication during service issues. It suits someone with telecom operations experience who can stay organized and calm while coordinating between technical teams and customers across global time zones.
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Data Governance Senior
AST SpaceMobile
Lanham, MD
This role manages the complete lifecycle of satellite network data for planning and regulatory purposes, building governance frameworks, data catalogs, and quality controls that enable accurate analytics across engineering teams. It suits someone with deep data governance experience in regulated or complex technical environments who can translate compliance needs into practical controls and lead cross-functional stakeholders through data standards adoption.
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Strategic Finance & Performance Manager
AST SpaceMobile
Lanham, MD
This role combines financial modeling and operational analytics to guide capital-efficient deployment of a satellite-based cellular network. It suits finance professionals with infrastructure or telecom experience who can translate engineering trade-offs into investment decisions and present insights to leadership.
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Senior Network and Infrastructure Engineer
AST SpaceMobile
Full-time · Lanham, MD
This role builds and maintains the physical networking and compute infrastructure that keeps AST SpaceMobile's on-premises operations running globally, handling everything from server hardware to Cisco networking and AWS cloud integration. It suits someone with deep datacenter operations experience who enjoys hands-on infrastructure work and can thrive in a technically demanding, fast-paced environment.
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Director, IT & Infrastructure
AST SpaceMobile
Lanham, MD
This role leads the IT and infrastructure operations for a defense-focused subsidiary, building compliant networks that meet stringent DoD standards while managing security across laboratories and satellite facilities. It suits experienced infrastructure and security leaders from defense or aerospace who can navigate complex compliance frameworks and coordinate IT with facility and cybersecurity requirements.
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Electrical Engineer
AST SpaceMobile
Lanham, MD
A satellite hardware engineer designing and validating electrical harnesses for spacecraft and ground systems at an aerospace company building a global space-based broadband network. This role suits someone with 2–5 years of electrical engineering experience who enjoys detailed technical work and collaborative problem-solving in the space industry.
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Senior Power System Engineer with Power Integrity Focus
AST SpaceMobile
Lanham, MD
This role develops electrical and power systems for next-generation satellites at a space broadband company, with particular responsibility for power integrity analysis, design, testing, and on-orbit operations. It suits engineers with space or aerospace power systems experience who can lead technical teams through the full satellite development lifecycle.
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Thermal Blanket Fabrication Supervisor
AST SpaceMobile
Lanham, MD
This role oversees the daily fabrication of thermal insulation systems for satellites, managing technicians through cutting, sewing, and assembly work while coordinating with engineering and quality teams. It suits someone with aerospace manufacturing supervisory experience who can balance production schedules, safety compliance, and continuous improvement in a cleanroom environment.
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Senior Software Integration Engineer
AST SpaceMobile
Lanham, MD
This role integrates multiple software components and firmware onto space-based satellite platforms, managing build systems, CI/CD pipelines, and cross-team dependencies. It suits engineers with aerospace or defense experience who can troubleshoot complex system interactions and automate deployment processes.
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Thermal Blanket Fabrication Technician
AST SpaceMobile
Lanham, MD
A fabrication technician will assemble and install thermal insulation blankets for satellites, reading engineering drawings and operating industrial sewing and cutting equipment while maintaining quality control. This role suits someone with hands-on fabrication experience who can work precisely with specialized materials in a structured manufacturing environment.
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Associate Electrical Engineer
AST SpaceMobile
2 locations
This role involves designing and testing electrical harnesses for satellites and ground systems, working under senior engineers on spacecraft integration projects. It suits recent electrical engineering graduates or early-career engineers interested in aerospace and eager to develop hands-on expertise in harness design and systems validation.
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