Mission Operations Development Engineer

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Mission Operations Development Engineer Lanham, Maryland, United States 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 a Mission Operations Development Engineer to develop, automate, and maintain the mission operations processes, tools, and procedures required for successful operation of the AST SpaceMobile satellite constellation. This role combines mission operations engineering with software-driven automation, with a strong focus on scripting satellite procedures, developing operational tooling, and enabling scalable, reliable constellation operations. This position plays a key role in shaping the day‑to‑day function of the Satellite Operations Center (SOC) and its evolution over the lifetime of the constellation. The engineer will provide operational insight into system design while building the automation and procedures used on orbit. Key Responsibilities Mission Operations & SOC Development - Develop and evolve mission operations processes and concepts of operations (ConOps) across all mission phases (LEOP, commissioning, routine operations). - Perform trade studies on SOC software tools and operational architectures. - Support SOC system design, integration, and scalability initiatives with a strong automation focus. - Configure, operate, and troubleshoot SOC operations tools and environments. Procedure Development & Automation - Develop, test, and validate

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