AST SpaceMobile

AST SpaceMobile

Principal RAN Systems Engineer

Lanham, Maryland, United States · Principal

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2 days ago
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About the role

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end readiness and deployment of RAN features and configurations across production environments
  • Define and maintain standardized configuration baselines to ensure consistent network performance and scalability
  • Develop high-level design (HLD) documentation outlining system architecture, interfaces, and deployment strategies
  • Drive feature enablement from development through staged production deployment, including monitoring and rollback planning
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align system integration across network, hardware, and software components
  • Manage the lifecycle of critical system defects, including validation, regression testing, and production verification
  • Create and maintain operational documentation, including deployment procedures and troubleshooting guides
  • Support system validation, testing strategies, and performance optimization initiatives
  • Act as a technical liaison with internal teams, vendors, and external partners to support system integration and feature delivery

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, or a related technical field
  • A minimum of 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, RAN performance, or network architecture
  • Extensive experience with LTE and/or 5G technologies in production or integration environments
  • Ability to work in a standard office or technical lab environment
  • Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods

Nice to have

  • Background in RF systems, antenna technologies, or advanced wireless communication concepts
  • Familiarity with modern network architectures such as O-RAN or similar frameworks
  • Experience with interoperability across multi-vendor environments
  • Knowledge of system-level modeling, performance analysis, and optimization techniques

Skills

  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Meticulous attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of system configurations and deliverables
  • Technology Stack:
  • RAN technologies (LTE, 5G NR, baseband systems, scheduling frameworks)
  • Networking and interface protocols (Ethernet/IP, synchronization protocols, distributed systems)
  • Modeling and analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, data analysis libraries)
  • Logging, telemetry, and performance monitoring systems
  • Issue tracking and documentation tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence or similar platforms)
  • Standard productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
  • Physical Requirements

Company info

  • AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications.
  • Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today's five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.
  • Position Overview
  • We are seeking a highly experienced and technically driven Principal RAN Systems Engineer to lead the operationalization of advanced LTE and 5G capabilities within a complex, next-generation telecommunications environment.
  • This role bridges research & development and production operations, translating system innovations into scalable, service-ready deployments while ensuring performance, reliability, and operational excellence across integrated network systems.
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