Ground Software Engineer

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 a Senior Ground Software Engineer with deep full‑stack development experience to help design, build, and maintain software and infrastructure that supports mission‑critical ground systems and operations. This role plays a key part in developing reliable, scalable systems used for monitoring, communication, and control of space‑based assets.

The ideal candidate is a strong individual contributor and technical leader who thrives in complex, highly regulated environments, takes ownership of system design decisions, and proactively drives improvements through automation and best practices. This is a hybrid, U.S.-based role with occasional travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full‑stack software applications supporting ground and mission operations
• Architect and support networked systems used for secure communication between distributed systems
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve issues across application, infrastructure, and networking layers
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to identify gaps and improve operational workflows through automation
• Contribute to system architecture decisions and lead development efforts for new tools and platforms
• Serve as a technical leader within the ground software team while remaining hands‑on as an individual contributor
• Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and uphold industry best practices across software and DevOps processes

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience

A minimum of 8–10 years of professional experience in software engineering or application development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building systems within regulated or compliance‑driven environments
• Advanced experience implementing DevOps practices in complex production environments
• Experience developing platform‑agnostic applications (web and mobile)