Systems Engineer
Posted 3 Jun 2026
Advertised as “Lead Systems Engineer ”
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- Expected experience
- 7+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
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Field of studyAerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Field of studyEngineering (or related)
Study levelMaster's
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 Mid-Level Systems Engineer to join our growing team in Lanham, MD. This role is designed for a versatile, senior-enough engineer who can both lead and execute: stepping into project lead roles, driving technical budget development, shaping new concepts, and filling critical gaps across programs as business needs evolve.
The ideal candidate brings demonstrated SE lead experience from prior programs and thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where no two days look the same.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as Systems Engineer Lead on assigned programs, owning technical direction from requirements definition through verification and validation
- Develop, maintain, and track technical budgets (mass, power, link, schedule) across multiple subsystems
- Lead the development of new mission concepts and system architectures in response to customer or internal needs
- Translate high-level requirements into actionable subsystem and interface specifications
- Coordinate across engineering disciplines (RF, software, mechanical, electrical) to drive system-level integration and resolve cross-cutting issues
- Support proposal and business development efforts, including technical writing, basis-of-estimate development, and cost/schedule inputs
- Facilitate and participate in design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and technical interchange meetings (TIMs)
- Identify and mitigate programmatic and technical risks; maintain risk registers and present findings to program leadership
- Mentor junior systems engineers and contribute to team process improvement initiatives
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field required; Master's degree preferred
Experience:
A minimum of 7 years of systems engineering experience, with at least 2 years serving as an SE Lead on a program of record
Preferred Qualifications: