Electrical Engineer - Sr Electrical Engineer (Mechanisms) - AST SpaceMobile
Lanham, MD
About the Job
AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.
Summary:
The Electrical Engineer (Mechanisms) is responsible for defining the mechanisms electrical control requirements, engaging and working with vendors to quote implementations, and monitoring and tracking the design, manufacturing, and test at the selected vendor (including qualification if necessary), leading to engineering, qualification, and flight unit deliveries for the AST SpaceMobile space mission.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead Hold Down & Release Mechanism (HDRM) firing electronics
- Support wire harness development
- Keeper of requirements
- Oversee system and/or component contractor(s)
- Work interfaces with mechanisms/flight software team
- Prepare development, qualification, acceptance, and flight integration plans
- Prepare and oversee preparation of mechanisms-related EGSE
- Lead motor driver electronics
- Keeper of requirements
- Oversee motor driver system contractor or design in house if that path is selected
- Work interfaces with mechanisms team/flight software team
- Prepare development, qualification, acceptance, and flight integration plans
- Prepare and oversee preparation of EGSE test electronics
- Assume additional mechanisms or actuator drive electronics efforts as necessary and as requirements evolve
Minimum Qualifications:
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card Holder
- A 4-year degree from an accredited university in an Electrical Engineering-related technical field
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in an Electrical Engineering-related field, preferably with significant experience in HDRM firing, explosive and non-explosive actuators, and motor drive electronics
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with other engineers Ability to work flexibly and adaptively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
Senior Level Qualifications:
- An M.Eng. or MS Degree in an Electrical Engineering field Extensive familiarity with firing circuits and motor drive electronics
- Strong understanding of spacecraft environments and electronics design requirements Experience with meeting range safety requirements (AFSPCMAN91-710)
- 7 years of experience in an Electrical Engineering-related field, preferably with significant experience in HDRM firing, explosive and non-explosive actuators, and motor drive electronics
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.