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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.\nPosition Overview\nAST SpaceMobile is looking to hire a Ground Software Engineer who will be responsible for all graphical/front-end aspects of our applications in support of Ground Software and Mission Operations. Given this, a successful candidate for this position should have a solid understanding of web development principles and be proficient in front/backend-end programming languages, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, and GO. The candidate will be an integral member of the Software Team, which is responsible for the Ground Software used for our missions. This candidate will also work with and communicate closely with our USA division\nKey Responsibilities:\nDesign and implement graphical interfaces for software applications in support of mission operations for constellation-based satellites\nDevelop and maintain the user interface of websites and applications.\nCollaborate with designers and back-end developers to ensure seamless integration of front-end and back-end components.\nStrong in relation and non-relation database concepts\nCreating responsive designs that are optimized for mobile and other devices.\nQualifications:\nAt least 3-5 years in a front-end/backend-end developer role front-end developer role\nProficiency in Full Stack development\nExperience with frameworks such as:\nNodeJS, FastAPI\nReact, Angular, Vue\nFlutter, Swift, Android Studio\nProficiency in HTML, CSS, and/or JavaScript\nExperience with programming languages like Nodejs, Java, Python, Go, or other programming languages\nFamiliarity in implementing DevOps systems\nFamiliarity with version control systems\nExperience with containerization such as Docker\nAbility to integrate third-party code with existing version control systems\nComfortable working on different operating systems such as Linux and Windows depending on the task.\nExperience using both relational and non-relational databases\nEducation:\nBTech/MCA/MSc\nExperience:\nA minimum of 3 - 5 years\nPreferred Qualifications:\nProficiency with implementing DevOps concepts complex environments\nContinuous integration\nContinuous testing\nContinuous deployment\nContinuous monitoring\nExperience using container managers such as Docker-Compose or Kubernetes\nExperience using Cloud Providers (specifically AWS)\nSoft Skills:\nStrong interpersonal skills, Proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams, Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. Meticulous attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of all documentation and project deliverables.\nFollows Agile process.\nTechnology Stack:\nJira, Visual Studio, IDE. etc\nPhysical Requirements\nAbility to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods.\nThis 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. \nAST 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.","description_format":"text","description_chars":3799,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Telecommunications"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-26T12:21:47Z"}],"liveness":{"score":58,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.81,"p_room":0.72,"age_days":50,"expected_fill_days":132,"reasons":["conf:2","velocity","win:mid","crowd:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-01T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/ast-science-ground-software-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/ast-science-ground-software-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-02T01:28:39Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":1773,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":3227,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-03T00:00:00Z"}}}