Space Payload Operations Engineer (LEO Satcom)

AST SpaceMobile; Gavà; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking a Payload Operations Engineer to operate satellite payload subsystems for constellation service and IOT from our Barcelona, Spain SOC. The role is onsite, day-shift with occasional weekends and on-call support to provide 24x7 payload operations.

You will work closely with SOC, NOC, and subsystem engineers to maintain payload health, develop automation tools, and ensure high service levels, including monitoring telemetry and coordinating configuration changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or STEM field required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience; Master's degree or more experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate satellite payload subsystems for in-orbit testing and commercial service.
• Develop payload operations tools for automation and efficiency.
• Monitor telemetry and logs to ensure service levels and performance.
• Coordinate payload configuration changes to maintain service continuity.
• Collaborate with SOC, NOC, and subsystem engineers on issues and updates.

Skills

Excellent communication

Independent work

Problem solving

English speaking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or STEM

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is seeking a Payload Operations Engineer to operate satellite payload subsystems for constellation service and IOT from our Barcelona, Spain SOC. The role is onsite, day-shift with occasional weekends and on-call support to provide 24x7 payload operations.

You will work closely with SOC, NOC, and subsystem engineers to maintain payload health, develop automation tools, and ensure high service levels, including monitoring telemetry and coordinating configuration changes.