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GW Antenna Engineer

AST SpaceMobile · Lanham, Maryland, United States · On-site

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About AST SpaceMobile

The SpaceMobile Network Our BlueBird satellites provide full broadband directly to standard smartphones without specialized hardware or phone modifications. Make video calls, browse the web, and use your apps at 4G and 5G speeds from anywhere on Earth.

About the role

We are seeking a Gateway Antenna Engineer to monitor the connectivity and operational status of global gateway and telemetry stations, providing service assurance through real-time monitoring and incident resolution. This role troubleshoots anomalies and network failures, performs preventive and corrective maintenance on satellite teleport systems and infrastructure, and provides first-line, customer-facing technical support.

What they're looking for

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in Satellite or Cellular Communications
  • Hands-on experience with RF systems, high-power amplifiers, converters, antenna drive systems, and baseband equipment
  • Solid knowledge of IP networks, fiber optics, modems, multiplexers, and broadband systems
  • Proficiency in remote monitoring tools, system diagnostics, and remote desktop platforms
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex systems with minimal supervision
  • Demonstrated experience with monitoring and fault management tools
More about this role

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.

We are seeking a Gateway Antenna Engineer to monitor the connectivity and operational status of global gateway and telemetry stations, providing service assurance through real-time monitoring and incident resolution. This role troubleshoots anomalies and network failures, performs preventive and corrective maintenance on satellite teleport systems and infrastructure, and provides first-line, customer-facing technical support. This person collaborates closely with cross-functional teams for escalations, upgrades, and system changes, and operates fault management systems to track network health and performance.

  • Monitor connectivity and operational status of global gateway and telemetry stations.
  • Troubleshoot anomalies and...

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