Senior RF & Network Performance Certification Lead

AST SpaceMobile; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile, located in Maryland, is looking for an RF & Network Performance Certification Lead to oversee certification processes for devices in both lab and real-world environments. The ideal candidate should have at least 12 years of experience in RF engineering and strong leadership skills.

The role includes defining performance criteria, executing lab tests, and supporting launch readiness. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and be comfortable in fast-paced settings. Join us to help bridge connectivity gaps worldwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in RF engineering, wireless systems, or network performance.
• At least 5 years in a leadership or technical lead capacity.
• Experience with modern wireless technologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end RF and network performance certification across lab and field validation stages.
• Define certification criteria, entry/exit gates, and performance acceptance thresholds.
• Analyze performance data and lead root cause investigations.

Skills

RF testing methodologies

Performance analysis

Analytical capabilities

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

RF test equipment

Network performance monitoring tools

Protocol analyzers

Job description

AST SpaceMobile, located in Maryland, is looking for an RF & Network Performance Certification Lead to oversee certification processes for devices in both lab and real-world environments. The ideal candidate should have at least 12 years of experience in RF engineering and strong leadership skills.

The role includes defining performance criteria, executing lab tests, and supporting launch readiness. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and be comfortable in fast-paced settings. Join us to help bridge connectivity gaps worldwide.