Senior Ground Software Engineer

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices. They are seeking a Senior Ground Software Engineer to develop software and infrastructure supporting Ground Software and Mission Operations for satellite constellations, focusing on communication and control of satellites.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement software applications supporting mission operations for constellation‑based satellites
• Architect, implement, and maintain network infrastructure supporting ground‑to‑satellite communication systems
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software issues across full‑stack and networked systems
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to identify operational challenges and develop automation‑focused software solutions
• Serve as a leader within the Ground Software team across U.S. and India-based groups
• Act as a strong individual contributor while providing technical guidance and thought leadership
• Uphold and promote modern engineering best practices within the team

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Minimum of several years of strong software engineering experience
• Proven experience in full‑stack development, networked systems, and DevOps practices
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across distributed, cross‑functional teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Self‑starter with the ability to lead initiatives independently
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with attention to detail and a commitment to high‑quality deliverables
• Ability to guide teammates and uphold engineering best practices
• Proficiency in DevOps systems and version control tools (e.g., Git)
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals
• Full‑stack development expertise using languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, Go, or similar
• Experience with frameworks such as Backend: NodeJS, FastAPI, NextJS, Fiber, Express, OpenAPI, Swagger, TypeORM; Frontend: Angular, Vue, React; Mobile: Flutter, Swift, Android Studio
• Experience with multithreaded/concurrent programming
• Cloud experience with AWS
• Containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker
• Comfortable working in both Linux and Windows environments
• Experience with relational and non‑relational databases
• Experience with centralized logging systems like Splunk or Elasticsearch
• At least 10 years of hands‑on application development experience
• Expertise in implementing DevOps concepts in complex environments, including Continuous integration, Continuous testing, Continuous deployment, Continuous monitoring
• Experience developing platform‑agnostic applications (iOS, Android, and web)
• Strong front‑end design and development experience
• Experience with design/mockup tools such as Adobe XD or Figma
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash or PowerShell
• Ability to work remotely in a standard home office environment
• Ability to use a computer, keyboard, and communication tools for extended periods
• Occasional optional travel may be required