AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.
Summary:
The Associate Electrical Engineer will work closely with senior engineers to design and test harnesses for our satellites and associated ground support equipment.
Duties and 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
- U.S Citizen or Permanent Resident.
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.
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.
