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HW Electronic Engineer

AST SpaceMobile logoAST SpaceMobileBarcelona, SpainPosted 5mo ago

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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. ## Position Overview We are seeking an Electronic Hardware Engineer to design, develop, validate and document onboard electronic systems for satellites, ensuring their reliability, performance and compliance with aerospace industry standards. ## Key Responsibilities - Design schematics and PCBs for satellite electronic systems (power subsystems, communications, control, etc.) - Perform simulations, signal analysis, electrical and thermal integrity - Participate in component selection in accordance with space standards (ECSS, MIL-STD, etc.) - Collaborate in HW-SW system integration with other departments (software, systems, integration and testing) - Prepare technical documentation in compliance with aerospace standards - Support environmental test campaigns (EMC, vibration, thermal-vacuum, etc.) - Collaborate with suppliers for the manufacturing and assembly of electronic boards - Participate in design reviews (PDR, CDR) with clients or agencies (ESA, NASA, etc.) ## Education University degree in Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or similar ## Experience A minimum of 8 years in electronic hardware design, preferably in high-reliability environments (aerospace, defense, automotive) Experience in multilayer PCB design, high-speed design, and environments with thermal or electromagnetic constraints ## Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of ECSS, DO-254, IPC ## Soft Skills - Analytical and complex problem-solving skills - Teamwork in multidisciplinary environments - Proactivity, autonomy and results orientation - Communication and technical writing skills ## Technology Stack - Electronic design tools (Altium Designer, Cadence, Mentor, etc.) - Communication protocols (CAN, RS485, SPI, I2C, SpaceWire, etc.) ## Physical Requirements - Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods 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.

From AST SpaceMobile's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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