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Texas, United States
Onsite
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
The Engineering Development Program (EDP) is designed for exceptional recent graduates who want to become spacecraft engineers by learning how satellites are physically built.
Participants in this program will begin their careers working directly on the spacecraft production floor as Engineering Technicians supporting CSAT structures, integrations, and major assembly operations. In this role, participants will gain hands-on experience assembling and integrating flight components into the spacecraft.
As participants demonstrate technical capability and leadership potential, they will progress through a structured development path:
Engineering Technician → Associate Manufacturing Engineer → Manufacturing Engineer
This program provides a rare opportunity to develop engineers who understand spacecraft hardware from the ground up—combining hands-on spacecraft assembly experience, early leadership development, and a clear transition into an engineering role. Participants will gain direct experience building flight hardware, leading technical teams, and supporting spacecraft production at scale.
Key Responsibilities
Phase 1 – Engineering Technician
Participants begin the program working directly with spacecraft hardware supporting CSAT structures, integrations, and major assembly operations.
Responsibilities include:
This phase focuses on developing a deep understanding of spacecraft hardware, integration processes, and flight hardware handling.
Phase 2 – Associate Manufacturing Engineer
After demonstrating strong technical performance and leadership capability, participants transition into a supervisory role supporting CSAT structures and major assembly operations.
Responsibilities include:
This phase provides early leadership experience managing technical teams responsible for building flight spacecraft hardware.
Phase 3 – Manufacturing Engineer
Upon successful completion of the development program, participants transition into a Manufacturing Engineer role supporting spacecraft production and integration.
Responsibilities include:
Participants completing the program transition into engineering roles with a unique advantage—direct experience building and integrating operational spacecraft hardware.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields:
Experience
Preferred Qualifications
Soft Skills
Technology Stack
Engineering & Manufacturing Tools
Software & Productivity Tools
Physical Requirements
Note: This job description may not be inclusive of all duties and responsibilities. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the role may change based on business needs.
This job description may not be inclusive of all duties and responsibilities. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the role may change as needed based on business demands.
AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.