Principal Satellite to Ground Integration Engineer Verified today

About the Role

AST SpaceMobile is seeking a Principal Satellite to Ground Integration Engineer to own the integration, deployment, and lifecycle management of Q/V-band transmission systems in satellite communications gateway environments. You will be the subject matter expert for Q/V transmission subsystems including antennas, amplifiers, frequency converters, and RF infrastructure, ensuring operational readiness across multiple deployments.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert for Q/V-band transmission systems throughout the lifecycle
• Define, document, and maintain configuration baselines and approved hardware/software combinations for Q/V transmission systems across gateway environments
• Develop and maintain acceptance test procedures, performance validation methods, calibration processes, and pass/fail criteria
• Support integration of Q/V transmission systems with network, monitoring, and operational support platforms
• Lead technical readiness activities for new gateway deployments, including test planning, execution, issue resolution, and operational acceptance
• Troubleshoot RF performance and system-level issues in laboratory and field environments, performing root cause analysis
• Collaborate with hardware, software, network, and operations teams on gateway RF system deployment and performance
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including system specifications, test procedures, calibration records, and deployment reports
• Provide technical guidance and training to internal stakeholders and external partners on Q/V transmission system operation and maintenance
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on system reliability, scalability, and performance optimization

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, RF engineering, telecommunications engineering, or related technical field
• Minimum 5 years of experience with Q/V-band satellite transmission systems, including system design, RF integration, testing, deployment, or operational support
• Experience troubleshooting RF communications systems
• Experience supporting system-level integration activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Q/V-band transmission system design, operation, performance analysis, and optimization
• Strong understanding of satellite communications architectures and gateway RF infrastructure
• Knowledge of 4G and 5G wireless communication standards and satellite-terrestrial network integration concepts
• Experience developing technical specifications, operational procedures, test plans, and engineering documentation
• Hands-on experience with system-level testing, acceptance validation, calibration methodologies, and performance verification
• Experience integrating RF systems with network management, monitoring, or operational support platforms
• Familiarity with deployment readiness, field acceptance testing, and new system introduction activities
• Understanding of ground segment communications systems and related RF technologies

Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build productive relationships across technical and non-technical teams
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional engineering, product, and operations organizations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with methodical troubleshooting approach
• Meticulous attention to detail for accuracy of technical documentation, test results, and deliverables
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team

Technical Requirements

• Q/V-band satellite transmission systems
• Antenna systems, high-power amplifiers, frequency converters, and RF signal distribution equipment
• Indoor and outdoor RF communications infrastructure
• RF and optical conversion technologies
• Telemetry and system monitoring solutions
• Test and measurement equipment including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, power meters, and network analyzers
• Technical documentation and configuration management tools
• Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration platforms

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in standard office and laboratory/technical testing environments with RF test equipment
• Periodic travel to support deployment, integration, testing, and operational activities
• Ability to safely handle and move technical equipment and hardware components
• Ability to capture, analyze, and document technical test procedures, results, and performance data