LEO Satellite Operations Engineer — 24/7 Shift

AST SpaceMobile; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking a Satellite Operations Engineer to support real-time operations of its LEO satellite constellation. This role requires working in a 24/7 shift environment, including weekends and holidays, to ensure continuous mission success.

You will execute planned tasks, coordinate with ground networks, monitor telemetry, and respond to alarms. The successful candidate has at least 2 years in satellite operations, a STEM degree, and familiarity with mission planning and flight

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM field.
• Minimum 2 years of satellite operations experience.
• Experience with LEO satellite constellations.
• Familiarity with mission planning and flight dynamics.
• Experience in a 24/7 operations environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned tasks for LEO satellite operations from the SOC in a shift environment.
• Coordinate with satellite and ground network to configure ground equipment for scheduled contacts.
• Execute satellite procedures and upload commands per planning schedule and verify response.
• Monitor satellite telemetry data and subsystem health.
• Maintain situational awareness of satellite and ground station configuration.
• Respond to alarms from satellite, ground systems, and network.
• Provide triage support and collect data for anomaly resolution.
• Operate SOC operations software tools.
• Participate in daily shift handovers.

Skills

Team collaboration

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Self-starting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM

Tools

Satellite command & control software

Ground network configuration tools

Linux scripting

Telemetry monitoring systems

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is seeking a Satellite Operations Engineer to support real-time operations of its LEO satellite constellation. This role requires working in a 24/7 shift environment, including weekends and holidays, to ensure continuous mission success.

You will execute planned tasks, coordinate with ground networks, monitor telemetry, and respond to alarms. The successful candidate has at least 2 years in satellite operations, a STEM degree, and familiarity with mission planning and flight