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Verified Job On Employer Career Site Job Summary: AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible by standard smartphones. They are seeking a creative Software Algorithms Engineer to develop mission-critical flight code, create advanced simulations, and build tools for satellite data analysis. This role is central to engineering efforts and involves automating processes and enhancing data visualization tools. Responsibilities: Develop and implement mission-critical flight code and ground software using object-oriented C++. Translate complex physics principles into elegant mathematical and algorithmic solutions for spacecraft control, navigation, and communication. Design and build robust testing frameworks, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations, to validate flight readiness. Automate complex engineering processes to improve efficiency and reliability. Create and enhance data analysis and visualization tools to analyze telemetry from both simulations and our live satellite fleet. Qualifications: Required: Bachelors degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, mathematics, or a related field. 1-5 years of professional software development experience. Proficiency in C++ and a strong commitment to object-oriented design principles and writing clean, maintainable code. A solid foundation in algorithms and scientific computing. The ability to skillfully debug, analyze, and improve large, existing codebases. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the discipline to thrive in a remote, distributed team environment. Preferred: Experience with Python and/or MATLAB. Expertise in spacecraft dynamics or related fields (e.g., linear algebra, computational physics, quaternions, or Kalman filtering). Proficiency with Git for version control. Familiarity with Linux and PowerShell command-line environments. Company: AST SpaceMobile is a space-based broadband cellular network company for unmodified mobile devices. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Midland, Texas, USA, with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Public Company. AST SpaceMobile has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. #J-18808-Ljbffr