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About the role
AST SpaceMobile is building the first global cellular broadband network in space to operate with standard mobile devices. We seek an Associate Electrical Engineer to work closely with senior engineers designing and testing electrical harnesses for satellites and ground support equipment.
Key responsibilities
- Collaborate with engineering teams to design, test, and support integration of electrical harnesses for spacecraft and ground systems.
- Create detailed electrical schematics, select wiring, connectors, back shells, and harness components per company and industry standards.
- Develop and execute test plans to verify functionality, reliability, and performance of electrical harness systems.
- Conduct testing and validation, analyze test data, and troubleshoot issues to meet design requirements.
- Prepare technical documentation including interface control documents, schematics, block diagrams, harness drawings, and installation procedures.
- Work with multidisciplinary teams (power, RF, command and data handling, other subsystems) to ensure seamless system integration.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 0-2 years industry experience or recent graduate with hands-on project experience.
Preferred qualifications
- Knowledge of space environment and industry standards.
- Understanding of harness design principles, cable routing, shielding, and EMI/EMC considerations.
- Proficiency in CAD software (Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical, CATIA, Mentor Graphics).
- Experience with electrical simulation tools (SPICE, MATLAB).
- Prior experience in electrical harness design through internships, co-op programs, or aerospace engineering projects.
Soft skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and cross-functional collaboration ability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Critical thinking and ability to propose creative solutions and adapt to evolving requirements.
- Meticulous attention to detail in documentation and design.
Work environment
Work in a standard office environment with extended computer use. Occasional hands-on hardware work in lab environments.