# Payload Operations 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: Mid level
- Location: Lanham, Maryland, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-21
- Apply by: 2026-11-05
- Apply: https://ast-science.com/company/careers/?gh_jid=4736487005
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/ast-spacemobile-payload-operations-engineer/

## About the role

We are seeking a Payload Operations Engineer to operate AST satellite payload subsystems in support of constellation service and in-orbit testing. This is an onsite, day-staff shift position supporting the AST Satellite Operations Centers (SOCs) in Lanham, MD, with occasional weekend, holiday, and on-call support required to provide 24x7 payload operations.

## What they're looking for

- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work in an environment with rapidly evolving system requirements
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Technical understanding of satellite system architecture and subsystem functionality
- High level of problem-solving capabilities
- Familiarity with engineering analysis tools

Tags: Mission Operations