Associate Electrical Engineer Lanham, Maryland, United States

Full-time - Entry Level

Lanham, MD

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Associate Electrical Engineer at AST SpaceMobile will play a crucial role in the development of the first and only space-based cellular broadband network, designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds globally. This position involves close collaboration with senior engineers to design and test electrical harnesses for satellites and associated ground support equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating detailed electrical schematics, selecting appropriate wiring and connectors, and ensuring compliance with both company and industry standards. In this role, the Associate Electrical Engineer will develop and execute test plans to verify the functionality, reliability, and performance of electrical harness systems. This includes conducting thorough testing and validation procedures, analyzing test data, and troubleshooting any issues to ensure adherence to specifications and design requirements. The engineer will also be tasked with creating comprehensive technical documentation, such as interface control documents, system schematics, block diagrams, harness drawings, and installation procedures, while maintaining accurate records to contribute to the company's knowledge base. Collaboration is key in this position, as the Associate Electrical Engineer will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including power, RF, commands and data handling, and other spacecraft subsystems, to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems. This role is ideal for recent graduates or those with minimal industry experience who are eager to contribute to innovative projects in the aerospace sector.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams to design, test, and support the integration of electrical harnesses.
• Create detailed electrical schematics and select appropriate wiring, connectors, and other harness components.
• Ensure compliance with company and industry standards in all designs and documentation.
• Develop and execute test plans to verify the functionality and performance of electrical harness systems.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation procedures, analyze test data, and troubleshoot issues.
• Create comprehensive technical documentation, including interface control documents and harness drawings.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to the company's knowledge base.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.

Requirements

• Minimum industry experience of 0-2 years or recent graduate with hands-on project experience.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with electrical systems, circuit design, and schematic capture tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical concepts clearly.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration within cross-functional teams.
• Analytical mindset with a strong aptitude for problem-solving and troubleshooting.
• Ability to think critically and propose creative solutions to evolving project requirements.
• Meticulous attention to detail for accurate documentation and adherence to design specifications.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of space environment.
• Knowledge of industry standards.
• Understanding of harness design principles, cable routing, shielding, and EMI/EMC considerations.
• Proficiency in CAD software for harness design (e.g., Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical, CATIA, Mentor Graphics).
• Experience with electrical simulation and analysis tools (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB).
• Prior experience in electrical harness design through internships, co-op programs, or academic projects.