Associate Electrical Software Test Engineer

AST SpaceMobile · Lanham, Maryland, United States

Posted Oct 30, 2026

Est. total comp~$201K–$317K

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AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Associate Electrical Software Engineer to join the Software Validation and Testing team. This role will support the execution, validation, and verification of software and hardware systems across component-level and integrated system test environments. The engineer will work closely with software developers, systems engineers, electrical engineers, and integration teams to ensure software functionality, reliability, and performance throughout the development lifecycle.

As part of the validation and test organization, you will participate in the planning, execution, and analysis of test activities using a variety of methodologies, including Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong troubleshooting skills, laboratory experience, and a passion for supporting complex engineering systems through testing and validation.

Key Responsibilities

Support the execution of component-level, subsystem-level, and integrated system testing activities …

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Mass and energy balances
Process control
Materials testing
Thermal systems
Root-cause analysis

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I can do Mass and energy balances on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Process control on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Materials testing on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Thermal systems on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Root-cause analysis on the job, or have used it in a class or project I have a project or work sample I could show an interviewer My resume is tailored to this kind of role I've practiced answering interview questions for this kind of job

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