{"id":1302888,"url":"https://alion.io/job/ast-science-mops-automation-sw-dev-engineer","title":"MOPS Automation SW Dev Engineer","company":{"id":2057930,"name":"AST SpaceMobile","domain":"ast-science.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/ast-science","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":94,"open_postings":206,"ghost_share":0.015,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":138,"computed_at":"2026-09-30T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"DevOps","role_family":"DevOps","seniority":"junior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Barcelona, Spain"],"countries":["ES"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"AWS","optional":false},{"name":"Confluence","optional":false},{"name":"Git","optional":false},{"name":"Jira","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false},{"name":"Windows","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-22T01:35:31Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-22","last_verified_at":"2026-10-01T02:45:29Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":9,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":0,"flags":["company_stale"],"days_open":9},"description":"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.\nPosition Overview\nWe are seeking a MOPS Automation SW Dev Engineer to develop, automate, and maintain the mission operations processes, tools, and procedures required for successful operation of the AST SpaceMobile satellite constellation. This role blends mission operations engineering with software-driven automation, with a strong emphasis on scripting satellite procedures, developing operational tooling, and enabling scalable, reliable constellation operations. This position plays a critical role in shaping how the Satellite Operations Center (SOC) functions day-to-day and evolves over the lifetime of the constellation, providing operational insight into system design while actively building the automation and procedures used on orbit. \nKey Responsibilities:\nDevelop and evolve mission operations processes and concepts of operations (ConOps) across all mission phases (LEOP, commissioning, routine operations).\nPerform trade studies on Satellite Operations Center (SOC) software tools and operational architectures.\nSupport SOC system design, integration, and evolution with a focus on automation and scalability.\nConfigure, operate, and troubleshoot SOC operations tools and environments.\nDevelop, test, and validate satellite operations procedures, sequences of events, and command scripts used for on-orbit operations.\nScript and automate satellite command and control procedures using languages such as Python (and similar scripting languages).\nDevelop telemetry validation logic and expected response checks to support both automated and manual operations.\nModify and improve procedures based on on-orbit performance and lessons learned.\nDesign, develop, and maintain custom mission operations tools and automation scripts.\nDevelop tooling and lightweight applications to support on-orbit operations, monitoring, and analysis.\nBuild or extend user interfaces, dashboards, or visualization tools that improve operator situational awareness.\nInterface with internal and external APIs to integrate mission operations workflows.\nSupport system-level integration tests and end-to-end testing between the SOC and factory satellite.\nParticipate in mission readiness activities including operations tests, simulations, rehearsals, and dry runs.\nSupport mission operations during LEOP and other critical on-orbit activities, including possible periodic rotating shifts.\nWork closely with systems engineers, flight software, ground software, and external vendors to develop operational products.\nSupport requirements development, architecture reviews, design reviews, readiness reviews, and program milestones.\nProvide mentoring and technical guidance to mission operations team members. \nQualifications \nEducation:\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, or Math (STEM) field.\nExperience:\n2-5+ years of relevant experience in mission operations, software development, or automation roles.\nExperience scripting operational procedures or automation workflows using Python or similar languages.\nFamiliarity with satellite command and control operations and mission operations workflows.\nComfortable working in a Windows development and operations environment.\nExperience working with applications deployed in AWS or other cloud environments.\nFamiliarity with Git or other version control systems.\nFamiliarity with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence). \nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with multi-satellite LEO constellations.\nExperience developing or operating automated mission operations systems.\nFamiliarity with distributed systems, networking protocols, and API-based integrations.\nExperience creating telemetry displays, monitoring dashboards, or operator UIs.\nBasic experience with databases or data persistence for operational tooling.\nSystems engineering experience or coursework (requirements, architecture, integration & test).\nExperience supporting mission rehearsals, simulations, or critical on-orbit operations. \nSoft Skills:\nStrong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with evolving system requirements.\nSelf-starter who takes ownership and initiative.\nComfortable working to tight deadlines in high-stress operational environments.\nAbility to collaborate effectively with a remote, distributed, and cross-disciplinary team.\nStrong operational mindset with a bias toward automation and reliability. \nTechnology Stack:\nPython and similar scripting languages for satellite command and control automation.\nWindows-based development and operations environments.\nAWS or other cloud environments for deployed applications.\nGit or other version control systems.\nAtlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence).\nTelemetry validation, dashboard, and visualization tooling for operator situational awareness. \nPhysical Requirements \nAbility to lift up to 25 lbs.\nAbility to use a computer for extended periods.\nAbility to work in a standard office environment.\nAbility to support periodic rotating shifts during LEOP and other critical on-orbit operations.\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":6186,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":2,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"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":90,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.903,"p_room":1,"age_days":8,"expected_fill_days":138,"reasons":["conf:0","velocity","win:early","comp:junior,brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-30T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/ast-science-mops-automation-sw-dev-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/ast-science-mops-automation-sw-dev-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-01T05:00:57Z","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":4653,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":347,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-02T00:00:00Z"}}}