Associate Electrical Engineer

AST SpaceMobile; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to help design and test electrical harnesses for satellites and ground support equipment. The role involves collaborating with senior engineers on harness design, documentation, and integration within aerospace systems.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in electrical or related field, up to two years of experience, and familiarity with CAD tools (Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical, CATIA) and MATLAB/SPICE for analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• 0–2 years industry experience or recent graduate with hands-on project experience.
• Knowledge of space environment and industry standards.
• Proficiency in CAD for harness design (Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical, CATIA, Mentor Graphics).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams to design, test, and support the integration of electrical harnesses for spacecraft and ground systems.
• Create detailed electrical schematics, select wiring, connectors, back shells, and other harness components, ensuring compliance with company and industry standards.
• Develop and execute test plans to verify functionality, reliability, and performance of electrical harness systems.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation procedures, analyze test data, and troubleshoot issues to meet design requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including interface control documents, system schematics, block diagrams, harness drawings, and installation procedures.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (power, RF, command and data handling, and other subsystems) to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.

Skills

Harness design

CAD software

EMI/EMC

MATLAB

SPICE

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Bachelor's degree in related field (e.g., mechanical)

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD Electrical

CATIA

Mentor Graphics

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband 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. 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.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to join our team. This role involves working closely with senior engineers to design and test electrical harnesses for satellites and associated ground support equipment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams to design, test, and support the integration of electrical harnesses for spacecraft and ground systems.
• Create detailed electrical schematics, select wiring, connectors, back shells, and other harness components, ensuring compliance with company and industry standards.
• Develop and execute test plans to verify functionality, reliability, and performance of electrical harness systems.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation procedures, analyze test data, and troubleshoot issues to meet design requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including interface control documents, system schematics, block diagrams, harness drawings, and installation procedures.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (power, RF, command and data handling, and other subsystems) to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

A minimum of 0–2 years of industry experience or recent graduate with hands‑on project experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of space environment and 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 through internships, co‑op programs, or academic projects related to aerospace engineering.

Soft Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to think critically, propose creative solutions, and adapt to evolving project requirements.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in documentation and design.

Technology Stack

• CAD tools: Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical, CATIA, Mentor Graphics.
• Electrical simulation tools: SPICE, MATLAB.
• Familiarity with schematic capture tools.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods.
• Occasional hands‑on work with hardware in lab environments.

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.

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.