Hiring: Associate Electrical Engineer Company: AST SpaceMobile Location: Arlington, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 12:30:27 Target Skills & Keywords : Aerospace Engineering, AutoCAD, CAD, CATIA, MATLAB About the job Experience: •A minimum of 0–2 years of industry experience or recent graduate with hands-on project experience. Required Skills: •We are seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to join our team. This role involves working closely with senior engineers to design and test electrical harnesses for satellites and associated ground support equipment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace projects. •Partner cross-functionally with engineering teams to design, test, and support the integration of electrical harnesses for spacecraft and ground systems. •Create detailed electrical schematics, select wiring, connectors, back shells, and other harness components, ensuring compliance with company and industry standards. •Develop and execute test plans to verify functionality, reliability, and performance of electrical harness systems. •Conduct thorough testing and validation procedures, analyze test data, and troubleshoot issues to meet design requirements. •Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including interface control documents, system schematics, block diagrams, harness drawings, and installation procedures. •Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (power, RF, command and data handling, and other subsystems) to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems. •Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. •Knowledge of space environment and 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). •Prior experience in electrical harness design through internships, co-op programs, or academic projects related to aerospace engineering. •Demonstrated capacity to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods. •Occasional hands-on work with hardware in lab environments. •This 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 Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!