AST & Science LLC
Overview
AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global broadband cellular network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Midland, Texas, United States. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected. Our strategic technology partners include global leaders like AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone Group, Google, Bell Canada, Rakuten Mobile and American Tower.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the engineering teams to design, test, and support the integration of electrical harnesses. This includes creating detailed electrical schematics, selecting appropriate wiring, connectors, back shells, and other harness components, and ensuring compliance with company and industry standards.
Develop and execute test plans to verify the functionality, reliability, and performance of the electrical harness systems. Develop and help conduct thorough testing and validation procedures, analyze test data, and troubleshoot any issues or discrepancies to ensure adherence to specifications and design requirements.
Create comprehensive technical documentation, including interface control documents, system schematics, block diagrams, harness drawings, and installation procedures. Maintain accurate records and contribute to the company's knowledge base.
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including power, RF, commands and data handling and other spacecraft subsystems to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum industry experience 0-2 years or recent graduate with hands-on project experience.
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or a related field.
Familiarity with electrical systems, circuit design, and schematic capture tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
Analytical mindset with a strong aptitude for problem-solving and troubleshooting
Ability to think critically, propose creative solutions, and adapt to evolving project requirements.
Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accurate documentation, precise wiring layouts, and adherence to design specifications and industry standards
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of space environment.
Knowledge of industry standards.
Understanding of harness design principles, cable routing, shielding, and EMI/EMC considerations.
Proficiency in CAD software for harness design (e.g., Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical, CATIA, Mentor Graphics).
Experience with electrical simulation and analysis tools (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB)
Prior experience in electrical harness design including but limited to internships, co-op programs, or academic projects related to harness design or aerospace engineering.
Equal Employment Opportunity AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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As set forth in AST SpaceMobile’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:
A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with the engineering teams to design, test, and support the integration of electrical harnesses. This includes creating detailed electrical schematics, selecting appropriate wiring, connectors, back shells, and other harness components, and ensuring compliance with company and industry standards.
Develop and execute test plans to verify the functionality, reliability, and performance of the electrical harness systems. Develop and help conduct thorough testing and validation procedures, analyze test data, and troubleshoot any issues or discrepancies to ensure adherence to specifications and design requirements.
Create comprehensive technical documentation, including interface control documents, system schematics, block diagrams, harness drawings, and installation procedures. Maintain accurate records and contribute to the company's knowledge base.
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including power, RF, commands and data handling and other spacecraft subsystems to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum industry experience 0-2 years or recent graduate with hands-on project experience.
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or a related field.
Familiarity with electrical systems, circuit design, and schematic capture tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
Analytical mindset with a strong aptitude for problem-solving and troubleshooting
Ability to think critically, propose creative solutions, and adapt to evolving project requirements.
Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accurate documentation, precise wiring layouts, and adherence to design specifications and industry standards
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of space environment.
Knowledge of industry standards.
Understanding of harness design principles, cable routing, shielding, and EMI/EMC considerations.
Proficiency in CAD software for harness design (e.g., Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical, CATIA, Mentor Graphics).
Experience with electrical simulation and analysis tools (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB)
Prior experience in electrical harness design including but limited to internships, co-op programs, or academic projects related to harness design or aerospace engineering.
Equal Employment Opportunity AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
How to Apply Interested in building your career at AST SpaceMobile? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.
Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.
As set forth in AST SpaceMobile’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:
A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
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Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305
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OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 04/30/2026
Why are you being asked to complete this form?
We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.
Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp .
How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to:
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
Short stature (dwarfism)
Traumatic brain injury
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