# Junior Tulip Platform Engineer at AST SpaceMobile

- Company: AST SpaceMobile
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://ast-science.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Entry level
- Location: Midland, Texas, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-07-27
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://ast-science.com/company/careers/?gh_jid=4718919005
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/ast-spacemobile-junior-tulip-platform-engineer/

## About the role

AST SpaceMobile is seeking a Junior Tulip Platform Engineer to join an existing team of manufacturing systems professionals. This is an early-career, hands-on engineering role focused on learning, building, and maintaining Tulip applications across AST's manufacturing sites under the mentorship of senior team members.

## What they're looking for

- 0–2 years of professional software development, systems, or manufacturing IT experience, internships, co-ops, or relevant academic projects will be considered
- Working knowledge of at least one scripting language (Python or JavaScript) and foundational SQL skills
- Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and general integration concepts
- Strong interest in manufacturing systems, MES platforms, and shop-floor digitalization, eagerness to develop deep expertise in Tulip
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to ask good questions, document work clearly, and give and receive constructive feedback
- Collaborative working style with a demonstrated ability to work well in team environments and across cultural and time-zone boundaries

Tags: Enterprise Applications