Product System 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 an experienced and driven Product System engineer. This role combines hands-on technical expertise and close collaboration with the space communication platforms R&D team, OPS NPI & engineering and the OPS production teams - driving the development of productization steps towards delivery and launch of the space communication payload as integrated satellites.
You will own all system engineering steps towards productization, including – definition of tests with performance and quality pass/fail criteria, tuning and optimization of modules to meet their requirements, module-to-module integration tests, ECOs and changes, system engineering aspects of space environment qualification, ation, tracking of performance and test results to assure consistent and continuous production through – improvements and changes needed in ATE and test protocols, SPC, tracking RF KPIs etc. You will play a key role in bridging between early R&D, engineering, production, ATE R&D and RF hardware platforms R&D.
Define tests and pass/fail criteria for communication payload HW in productization phase. Track performance, perform SPC analysis and present trends for key and RF KPIs. Drive ATE changes and improvements – track implementation by ATE development team and commissioning to the integration lines. Perform RCA and CA, in collaboration with R&D and engineering teams. Own the process for implementation of ECOs and changes in ATEs and product flight HW and SW, from R&D to full adoption in production. Close support to the ATE test engineers with hands on calibration, qualification, and troubleshooting in alignment with the ATE and R&D teams. Collaboration:
- Cross collaboration with multidisciplinary teams: OPS NPI & Production, ATE, HW R&D
Continuously improve engineering and test workflows. Qualifications
Experience: 5+ years of system integration engineering with large multi-disciplinary systems in the RF communication/RADAR industry (preferred), aerospace or automotive industries. Proven experience in taking prototypes to full production maturity. of which at least 3+ years of hands-on working with lab test equipment and ATE. Technical Skills:. Strong knowledge of system interfaces, test methodologies and equipment, operation of ATE, production test results data collection and analysis Hands-on experience with lab equipment. Preferred – basic knowhow and knowledge of embedded SW architecture and integration.
Education: B.Sc in Engineering, or related field.
Soft Skills:
Self managed, independent and with strong sense of ownership and execution.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Technology Stack:
HW and low-level SW interfaces (signals, protocols, cables, testing) Lab/RF test equipment experience RF test methods for Gain, Loss, flatness, NF, Intermodulation’s, linearity Basic capabilities – develop own Python test scripts, data collection and dashboards.