AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet - on land, at sea and in flight. Associate Flight Dynamics Engineer The Flight Dynamics Engineer is responsible for developing the processes, tools and procedures required for successful operation and expansion of the AST SpaceMobile satellite constellation. This includes development of the Flight Dynamics products used by the Mission Operations team. This position is critical to the safety of our satellite constellation. This role will have strong focuses on spaceflight safety, automation, and scalability. Duties include: * Analyze AST satellite Flight Dynamics from initial launch through end-of-life for the entire constellation, including: * Orbit Determination * Maneuver Planning and Performance * Conjunction Assessment and Collision Avoidance * Constellation Analysis * Perform trade studies on Flight Dynamics & operations software tools * Develop operations processes that evolve throughout the lifetime of the AST SpaceMobile constellation * Improve existing operations procedures and processes to incorporate lessons learned from on-orbit performance * Support development of scalable Flight Dynamics automation tools * Work with systems engineers and vendors to develop operational products required for launch & early orbit phase (LEOP), on-orbit checkout, commissioning, and operation of satellites. * Develop and test mission operations procedures, sequences of events, telemetry displays, and other Flight Dynamics products * Support system-level integration tests and end-to-end tests between Flight Dynamics, Mission Operations, on-orbit satellites, and factory satellites * Support mission readiness activities including operations training, tests, mission simulations, and rehearsals * Provide mission-critical technical support for satellite Conjunction Assessment and Collision Avoidance, including periodic on-call support * Support system development activities such as design reviews, readiness reviews, requirements management, architecture development, integration & test, and formal program milestones Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field * Programming/scripting experience, Python strongly preferred * Experience with satellite mission analysis tools, such STK (preferred), GMAT, FreeFlyer * Strong background or coursework in orbital mechanics/astrodynamics * Comfortable working in a Windows environment * Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) * Demonstrated ability to drive requirements for concepts of operation * Demonstrated ability to work independently when necessary * High level of problem-solving capabilities * Self-starter willing to take ownership and initiative * Excellent oral and written communications skills * Ability to work in a remote, distributed team with diversified individuals with varying backgrounds to achieve mission success * Ability to work to tight deadlines in high stress environments Preferred Qualifications: * 1-3+ years of Flight Dynamics experience is preferred * Multi-satellite LEO constellation experience, especially working with Mission Operations * Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence) * Familiarity with version control software, preferably Git * System engineering experience or significant classwork in system engineering or system design AST 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.