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 Principal NTN Radio Access and Mobility Engineer to support the end-to-end integration of all Gateway platform components, including the eNodeB, gNodeB, BPMS, and GPS Reference System, as well as their integration with the Antenna, RF systems, NCC, and OSS systems.
What they're looking for
- Integrating and testing eNodeB, gNodeB, or comparable RAN network elements in a production environment
- Defining hardware/software SKUs, acceptance test plans, and golden configurations for complex network products
- Leading First Office Application (FOA) or first-deployment validation efforts for new network products
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build productive relationships across technical and non-technical teams
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional engineering, product, and operations organizations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts
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 Principal NTN Radio Access and Mobility Engineer to support the end-to-end integration of all Gateway platform components, including the eNodeB, gNodeB, BPMS, and GPS Reference System, as well as their integration with the Antenna, RF systems, NCC, and OSS systems.
This role is responsible for defining, lifecycle-managing, and documenting the network SKU — hardware and software, acceptance testing procedures, pass/fail criteria, and golden configuration — across all Gateway types, and for leading the networking First Office Application (FOA) for each new Gateway SKU to ensure R&D and vendor products are ready to deploy at scale.
The ideal candidate has deep command of LTE and 5G radio-access protocols, 3GPP...
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