Associate Electrical Software Test Engineer

AST SpaceMobile

Lanham, United States
On-site
Hardware-in-the-loop (hil)
Software-in-the-loop (sil)
Electrical ground support equipment (egse)
AST SpaceMobile is seeking an Associate Electrical Software Test Engineer to support the testing of spacecraft and components in their innovative mission to provide global cellular broadband connections. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering background, experience in software testing, and strong analytical skills

Job Summary

  • Support component-level and spacecraft-level testing across multiple AST engineering divisions, working closely with software developers and engineering teams.
  • Assist in the development, testing, and deployment of vehicle software using both hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) environments.
  • This position is ideal for an engineer eager to grow their skills across electrical systems, software testing, and integrated spacecraft operations.

Matching Summary

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AST SpaceMobile is seeking an Associate Electrical Software Test Engineer to support the testing of spacecraft and components in their innovative mission to provide global cellular broadband connections. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering background, experience in software testing, and strong analytical skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)
  • Software-in-the-loop (SIL)
  • Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE)
  • C/C++ and Python programming
  • Oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters
  • Circuit diagrams and schematics
  • Command-line tools in Linux/Windows

Nice-to-have

  • Environmental testing experience
  • Spaceflight hardware experience
  • Version control systems (Git)
  • MATLAB/Simulink experience
  • Speedgoat, dSPACE platforms
  • Grounding and ESD procedures
  • Lab or cleanroom environments

Key Requirements

  • 1-3 years of relevant engineering experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
  • Experience programming in C/C++ and Python
  • Experience using electrical and diagnostic tools
  • Familiarity with version control systems (Git)
  • Comfort using command-line tools

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