What is a QA Engineer at AST SpaceMobile?
A QA Engineer at AST SpaceMobile plays a critical role in the deployment of the world's first space-based cellular broadband network. Unlike traditional telecommunications or software companies, AST SpaceMobile operates at the intersection of aerospace, cellular hardware, and complex software systems. Whether you are testing the code that manages satellite constellations or physically subjecting hardware to the extreme environments of space launch, your work directly ensures that these multi-million dollar systems do not fail once they leave Earth.
The impact of this role is immense. A single undetected defect in software or a structural vulnerability in hardware can jeopardize an entire mission. As a QA Engineer or Environmental Test Technician, you will be responsible for validating system reliability, automating test pipelines, and executing rigorous environmental stress tests. Your efforts directly protect the company's assets, validate engineering designs, and pave the way for seamless global connectivity.
Working in this team means solving problems that have never been solved before. You will collaborate closely with hardware designers, RF engineers, and software developers to test systems under extreme thermal, vacuum, and vibration conditions. It is an exciting, high-stakes environment where precision, analytical thinking, and a passion for space technology are highly valued.

