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Senior RF Testing and Integration Engineer

AST SpaceMobileMidland, Texas, United States
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Proficient in defining, authoring, and executing detailed RF test procedures for spacecraft development, integration, and production. Experience validating satellite-level test procedures and automated scripts within RF development labs before flight hardware execution. Capability to lead comprehensive “test as you fly” ground compatibility testing to ensure seamless RF communication between spacecraft radios and TT&C ground stations. Support in the development and validation of system CONOPS and mission use cases through flatsat testing and integrated RF system validation. Provide mission support during satellite commissioning by leading RF data analysis during In-Orbit Testing (IOT). Plan and execute RF testing during environmental qualification and acceptance test campaigns, including thermal vacuum (TVAC), vibration, and EMI/EMC testing. Conduct advanced RF characterization measurements such as EIRP, G/T, phase noise, group delay, P1dB, and passive intermodulation. Operate and maintain RF metrology equipment, including vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and power meters. Oversee the operation, calibration, and architectural evolution of RF Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE). Serve as the primary on-site troubleshooting authority for automated RF test systems and related infrastructure.

About the job

At AST SpaceMobile, we are pioneering the first and only global cellular broadband network in space, designed to function directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices. Our innovative approach leverages our extensive intellectual property and patent portfolio, catering to both commercial and government sectors. Our dedicated team of engineers and space scientists is committed to bridging the connectivity gaps faced by five billion mobile subscribers, and ultimately providing broadband access to the billions who remain unconnected.

Position Overview

The Senior RF Integration & Test Engineer will manage the entire testing lifecycle for satellite TT&C and GNSS subsystems. This multifaceted role spans both the RF development laboratory and the spacecraft integration cleanroom, where you will define and execute RF test campaigns from early technology validation through to flight hardware integration and environmental qualification.

Your responsibilities will include validating satellite test procedures, developing and verifying automated test software, and executing test campaigns that guarantee the reliable performance of spacecraft RF systems from the factory floor to orbit. This critical position ensures ground system compatibility and supports mission success through In-Orbit Testing (IOT) and satellite commissioning.

About AST SpaceMobile

AST SpaceMobile is at the forefront of innovation, developing a groundbreaking global cellular broadband network in space. Our mission is to connect the unconnected by providing reliable communication services to millions of users worldwide.

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