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AST SpaceMobile

Satellite Operations Engineer

AST SpaceMobile · Lanham, Maryland, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
87 days
AST SpaceMobile's roles stay open a median of 87 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
1% of AST SpaceMobile's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at AST SpaceMobile
high
231 stale, 6 reposted of 231 open
Hiring momentum
268 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-29

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from AST SpaceMobile's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for AST SpaceMobile.

About this role

The Satellite Operations Engineer will support the real-time operations of AST SpaceMobile's low Earth orbit satellite constellation, working in a shift-based environment to ensure 24/7 coverage. Responsibilities include executing satellite operations tasks, coordinating with ground networks, monitoring telemetry data, responding to alarms, and supporting mission product development and system readiness for satellite launches.

Our read on this posting2.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of AST SpaceMobile as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a STEM-related field
  • A minimum of 2 years of satellite operations experience
  • Strong technical background in space systems and automation
  • Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Nice to have

  • Experience with LEO satellite constellations
  • Familiarity with mission planning, flight dynamics, and ground network operations
  • Prior work in a 24/7 operations environment
  • Exposure to automation tools and scripting for satellite operations
  • Knowledge of satellite telemetry and command systems

Worth weighing

  • Shift-based work requires availability on weekends and holidays
  • Role involves monitoring and responding to alarms, which may be stressful
  • No specific salary or benefits information provided

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Listed by AST SpaceMobile on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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