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Electrical Engineer

Lanham, MDOnsiteFull TimePosted 19 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • electrical harnesses
  • satellites
  • ground support equipment
  • electrical schematics
  • wiring
  • connectors
  • back shells
  • test plans
  • interface control documents
  • system schematics

Nice to have

  • space environment
  • industry standards
  • harness design principles
  • cable routing
  • shielding
  • EMI/EMC considerations

Role summary

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and test electrical harnesses for satellites and ground support equipment. This role involves collaborating with senior engineers, creating detailed schematics, selecting components, and developing test plans. The ideal candidate will prepare technical documentation and work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems. A Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field and 2-5 years of industry experience are required. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of space environments, harness design principles, and proficiency in CAD and simulation tools.

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 experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team. This role involves working closely with senior engineers to design and test electrical harnesses for satellites and associated ground support equipment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with engineering teams to design, test, and support the integration of electrical harnesses for spacecraft and ground systems.
  • Create detailed electrical schematics, select wiring, connectors, back shells, and other harness components, ensuring compliance with company and industry standards.
  • Develop and execute test plans to verify functionality, reliability, and performance of electrical harness systems.
  • Conduct thorough testing and validation procedures, analyze test data, and troubleshoot issues to meet design requirements.
  • Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including interface control documents, system schematics, block diagrams, harness drawings, and installation procedures.
  • Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (power, RF, command and data handling, and other subsystems) to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.

    • Qualifications

    Education:

    Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

    Experience:

    A minimum of 2 to 5 years of industry 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 for harness design (e.g., Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical, CATIA, Mentor Graphics).
  • Experience with electrical simulation and analysis tools (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB).
  • Prior experience in electrical harness design through internships, co-op programs, or academic projects related to aerospace engineering.

    • Soft Skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Ability to think critically, propose creative solutions, and adapt to evolving project requirements.
  • Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in documentation and design.

    • Technology Stack

  • CAD tools: Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical, CATIA, Mentor Graphics.
  • Electrical simulation tools: SPICE, MATLAB.
  • Familiarity with schematic capture tools.

    • Physical Requirements

  • Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods.
  • Occasional hands-on work with hardware in lab environments.

    • This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by 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.

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