Mission Operations Development Engineer
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 Mission Operations Development Engineer is responsible for developing the processes, tools and procedures required for successful operation of the AST SpaceMobile satellite constellation. This includes development of the Satellite Operations Center (SOC) facility and all mission operations products. This position is critical to provide Operations insight into the design and development of AST SpaceMobile, with a focus on automation.
Duties include:
- Perform trade studies on Satellite Operations Center (SOC) operations software tools
- Develop operations processes that evolve throughout the lifetime of the AST SpaceMobile constellation
- Support development of automated operations tools
- Configure, operate, and troubleshoot SOC operations tools.
- Work with systems engineers and vendors to develop operational products required for launch & early orbit phase (LEOP), on-orbit checkout, commissioning, and operation of satellites.
- Develop and test mission operations procedures, sequences of events, telemetry displays, and other mission operations products
- Develop, test, and validate SOC procedures and processes
- Support system-level integration tests and end-to-end tests between the SOC and factory satellite
- Support mission readiness activities including operations tests, mission simulations, and rehearsals
- Support the mission operations team during LEOP and critical on-orbit activities, including possible periodic rotating shifts
- Modify existing operations procedures and processes to incorporate lessons learned from on-orbit performance.
- Support system development activities such as design reviews, readiness reviews, requirements management, architecture development, integration & test, and formal program milestones
- Provide mentoring and guidance to the mission operations team
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field
- 2-5+ years' experience is preferred
- Comfortable working in a Windows environment
- Multi-satellite LEO constellation experience
- Demonstrated ability to drive requirements for concepts of operation
- Familiarity with version control software, preferably Git
- Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence)
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, Python, Matlab, C#,
- Comfortable working on applications deployed in AWS
- Experience developing mission products including procedures and command scripts using script languages such as Python and Ruby
- Familiarity with satellite command and control operations software and products
- Familiarity with engineering analysis tools
- System engineering experience or significant classwork in system engineering or system design
- Support of readiness activities including end-to-end tests and mission rehearsals
- Demonstrated ability to work independently when necessary
- High level of problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to work in an environment with rapidly evolving system requirements
- Self-starter willing to take ownership and initiative
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Ability to work in a remote, distributed team with diversified individuals with varying backgrounds to achieve mission success
- Ability to work to tight deadlines in high stress environments.
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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Join AST SpaceMobile as a Mission Operations Development Engineer in Lanham, Maryland, where we are pioneering the development of the world's first space-based cellular broadband network, designed to make connectivity possible on a global scale. In this exciting role, you'll take the reins in shaping the operational processes, tools, and procedures that will keep our satellite constellation running smoothly. Your job will include collaborating closely with systems engineers and vendors, developing automated operation tools, and configuring operational software that supports all phases of our satellites, from launch to on-orbit manipulation. As a vital team player, you'll also be responsible for creating and validating mission operation procedures, ensuring our mission operations team is fully prepared for readiness activities. We're not just looking for someone to fill a position; we want someone who is passionate about technology and is eager to contribute to high-stakes missions. If you have a background in engineering or STEM fields, with experience in satellite systems or operations, and are proficient in programming languages such as Java or Python, we would love to hear from you. Your ability to navigate the dynamic challenges of aerospace operations and your approach to problem-solving will play a crucial role in helping us realize our vision of global connectivity. Step into a career that combines your technical skills with a passion for innovation, and become a key player in transforming how the world connects!
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