MOPS Automation SW Dev Engineer
Core
Develop, automate, and maintain mission operations processes, tools, and procedures for the AST SpaceMobile satellite constellation to enable scalable, reliable constellation operations.
Role type
Mission Operations Automation Software Engineer
Builds
Automated mission operations workflows, command scripts, telemetry validation logic, and operator dashboards for satellite constellation management.
Domain
Satellite Communications / Space Systems / Mission Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Python scripting, satellite command and control operations, SOC tool configuration, system integration, API integration, test automation, requirements development, technical mentoring
Preferred skills
Multi-satellite LEO constellation experience, distributed systems knowledge, database experience, systems engineering background, mission simulation support
Technologies
Python, AWS, Git, Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence), Windows environments
Responsibilities
Develop and evolve mission operations processes and concepts of operations (ConOps) across all mission phases; Perform trade studies on SOC software tools and operational architectures; Configure, operate, and troubleshoot SOC operations tools and environments; Develop, test, and validate satellite operations procedures, sequences of events, and command scripts; Design, develop, and maintain custom mission operations tools and automation scripts; Build or extend user interfaces, dashboards, or visualization tools that improve operator situational awareness; Interface with internal and external APIs to integrate mission operations workflows; Support system-level integration tests and end-to-end testing between the SOC and factory satellite; Participate in mission readiness activities including operations tests, simulations, rehearsals, and dry runs; Provide mentoring and technical guidance to mission operations team members.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
