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# High Speed Systems Engineer Lead at AST SpaceMobile

- **Company:** AST SpaceMobile
- **Location:** Barcelona, Spain
- **Posted:** 2026-07-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17
- **Apply:** https://ast-science.com/company/careers/?gh_jid=4711992005

## Job description

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.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced High Speed Systems Engineer Lead to lead the design, development, and integration of advanced high-speed electronic systems for next-generation satellite and telecommunications platforms. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with technical leadership responsibilities, driving architecture decisions, mentoring engineering teams, and ensuring successful delivery of complex hardware systems throughout the product lifecycle.

## Key Responsibilities

- Lead the design and development of high-speed multilayer PCBs with controlled impedance.
- Define system architecture for high-speed digital and mixed-signal platforms.
- Lead the development of high-speed interfaces including DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, and SerDes technologies.
- Drive signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), and RF design reviews.
- Oversee schematic design, PCB layout activities, and stack-up definition.
- Perform and supervise signal integrity, power integrity, and RF simulations.
- Lead hardware validation, testing, debugging, and root cause analysis activities.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to hardware engineering teams.
- Coordinate activities across FPGA, RF, embedded software, mechanical, and systems engineering teams.
- Support project planning, technical risk assessment, and resource allocation.
- Review technical documentation and ensure compliance with engineering standards and best practices.
- Support manufacturing, product qualification, and production ramp-up activities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across hardware development processes.

## Qualifications

Education:

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field.
- Master’s degree is considered a strong advantage.

Experience:

- A minimum of 8 years of experience in high-speed hardware and systems engineering.
- Proven experience leading technical projects and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Extensive experience with high-speed digital design and complex PCB development.
- Strong knowledge of signal integrity, power integrity, and transmission line theory.
- Experience with high-speed protocols including PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, and SerDes.
- Experience in system integration, validation, and troubleshooting of complex electronic platforms.
- Hands-on laboratory experience using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and related test equipment.
- Experience working in satellite, aerospace, telecommunications, or other highly regulated industries.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience leading hardware development teams.
- RF design experience in the GHz frequency range.
- Experience with satellite communications systems.
- Familiarity with FPGA-based architectures and embedded systems.
- Experience with EMC/EMI compliance testing and certification.
- Experience using simulation tools such as HyperLynx, ADS, HFSS, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of product lifecycle management and systems engineering methodologies.

Soft Skills:

- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- Ability to make technical decisions in complex and fast-paced environments.
- Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on engineering approach.

Technology Stack:

- Altium Designer.
- Cadence Design Systems.
- HyperLynx.
- ADS (Advanced Design System).
- HFSS.
- Oscilloscopes.
- Spectrum Analyzers.
- Vector Network Analyzers (VNA).
- Signal Integrity and Power Integrity Analysis Tools.
- PCB Design and Simulation Software.
- Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to work safely in laboratory environments using advanced electronic test equipment.
- Ability to support hardware integration, testing, and validation activities.
- May require occasional travel to customer sites, manufacturing facilities, and test locations.
- Ability to handle electronic hardware and laboratory equipment as required.

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands. AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

## About AST SpaceMobile

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by standard, unmodified smartphones.
- **Entity Type**: Public (Nasdaq: ASTS)
- **Headquarters**: Midland, Texas, USA
- **Founded**: 2017
- **Founders**: Abel Avellan

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Space-based telecommunications / Satellite broadband
- **Target customers**: B2B (mobile network operators), B2C (indirectly through MNOs), and government/defense agencies
- **Mission**: To eliminate connectivity gaps faced by today’s nearly six billion mobile subscribers and bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected using a space-based cellular network.

## Products & Services
- **[SpaceMobile Network]**: A space-based cellular broadband network that delivers 4G/5G connectivity directly to standard smartphones without any hardware modifications, apps, or software updates.
- **[BlueBird Satellites]**: The company’s commercial satellite constellation, designed to provide full broadband coverage globally. BlueBird satellites are among the largest commercial communications arrays in low Earth orbit.
- **[BlueWalker 3]**: The prototype satellite used to demonstrate world-first voice, 5G, and video calls from space to ordinary phones.
- **[Government & Defense Solutions]**: Tailored connectivity for tactical and public safety applications (e.g., FirstNet tests, government contracts).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Market capitalization exceeded $8 billion as of August 2024 (stock price ~$38.60). More recent figures are not publicly available but the company has raised over $2 billion as of Q2 2025.
- **Key Metric (Total Funding)**: Over $2 billion raised (debt and equity) as of Q2 2025.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Vodafone, Rakuten, American Tower, Samsung Next, Cisneros, Google (product partnership), AT&T, Verizon, FirstNet Authority.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Partnerships with nearly 60 mobile network operators covering ~3 billion combined subscribers.
  - Successfully completed first VoLTE voice calls, video calls, and 5G data connections using standard smartphones via satellite.
  - First public safety tests on FirstNet (Jan 2024) and first activation for government defense use cases (June 2025).
  - Commercial contract with Vodafone through 2034 for Europe and Africa.
  - 578 employees as of 2024; expanding manufacturing and office footprint globally.

## Competitive Advantages
- **First-mover**: Only company offering direct-to-smartphone satellite broadband with no specialized hardware or software required.
- **Patent Moat**: Over 3,800 patents and pending claims protecting proprietary technology.
- **MNO Integration**: Deep partnerships with major global operators enable seamless integration with existing terrestrial networks.
- **Satellite Scale**: BlueBird satellites feature large phased-array antennas (BlueWalker 3 array is 693 sq ft), providing a field of view over 300,000 sq miles.

## Strategic Focus
- **Constellation Deployment**: Rapidly launching and operationalizing the BlueBird satellite fleet to start generating significant commercial revenue.
- **Global Coverage Expansion**: Targeting full service across multiple continents, with a focus on remote and underserved regions.
- **Government & Defense**: Broadening contracts for secure, tactical connectivity.
- **Technology Advancement**: Continued R&D on next-generation satellite capabilities and network optimization.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Fast-growing company with a startup mindset; employees are encouraged to wear many hats and tackle meaningful challenges.
- **Global Presence**: Offices in Midland (TX), Homestead (FL), Miami (FL), Lanham (MD), Tel Aviv, Barcelona, Edinburgh, Hyderabad, and other locations.
- **Impact**: Opportunity to work on a historic transformation in global connectivity, directly connecting billions of people.
- **Perks & Environment**: Nearly 500,000 sq ft of manufacturing and office facilities; emphasis on innovation, autonomy, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
- **Career Growth**: Open positions listed on Greenhouse; values proactive, passionate innovators.

## Sources
1. [AST SpaceMobile Official Website](https://ast-science.com)
2. [AST SpaceMobile Company Page](https://ast-science.com/company/)
3. [AST SpaceMobile Careers Page](https://ast-science.com/company/careers/)
4. [AST SpaceMobile Investor Relations](https://investors.ast-science.com/)
5. [Wikipedia – AST SpaceMobile](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AST_SpaceMobile)

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