Autonomy Systems Engineer, Spacecraft Operations

AST SpaceMobile; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile in Tysons, Virginia, is seeking a Systems Engineer, Operations Automation to architect system-level requirements for spacecraft bus autonomy. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of software or systems engineering experience, ideally within spacecraft, satellite, or complex real-time systems.

The successful candidate will need strong cross-functional leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep understanding of systems integration and autonomy. The position offers opportunities to work at the forefront of global cellular broadband technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of software and/or systems engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience defining and implementing automation or autonomy.
• Experience with spacecraft or satellite operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architect and write system-level requirements for spacecraft bus autonomy.
• Define requirements for fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR).
• Specify interfaces and coordination between flight software and ground software.

Skills

Strong cross-functional leadership

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Systems thinking

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize competing demands

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Systems, Computer, or Software Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Python

C/C++

Satellite command-and-control software

Telemetry analysis tools

Job description

AST SpaceMobile in Tysons, Virginia, is seeking a Systems Engineer, Operations Automation to architect system-level requirements for spacecraft bus autonomy. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of software or systems engineering experience, ideally within spacecraft, satellite, or complex real-time systems.

The successful candidate will need strong cross-functional leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep understanding of systems integration and autonomy. The position offers opportunities to work at the forefront of global cellular broadband technology.