# Program Director, Radar Programs 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: Principal and up
- Location: Lanham, Maryland, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-02
- Apply by: 2026-10-17
- Apply: https://ast-science.com/company/careers/?gh_jid=4721377005
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/ast-spacemobile-program-director-radar-programs/

## About the role

We are seeking a Program Director to lead execution of a mission-critical program supporting a U.S. Government customer’s national security objective. The program is built around a dedicated, minimally modified derivative of AST's commercial satellite constellation, and encompasses the full lifecycle — satellite delivery, launch, commissioning, and on-orbit mission operations — under a firm-fixed-price, milestone-based contract structure.

## What they're looking for

- A minimum of 12 years of program management experience in the aerospace/defense industry, including direct experience managing firm-fixed-price, milestone-based U.S. Government or prime/subcontract programs
- Experience managing satellite or space systems programs strongly preferred
- Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams under schedule and cost pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy of program documentation and deliverables

Tags: Defense