Testing Automation Platform Engineer
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.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Testing Automation Platform Engineer to design, build, and maintain automated acceptance‑testing platforms for satellite devices. This role integrates probe telemetry, CIQ validation, and persistence measurements into scalable automation systems that accelerate regression cycles and improve reliability across labs and global market environments. The engineer will develop the core automation infrastructure that enables efficient, repeatable testing of satellite‑cellular integration across diverse deployment conditions.
The Testing Automation Platform Engineer will create test frameworks, simulators, and automated pipelines; implement data models and dashboards; automate CIQ checks and SLO evaluations; triage failures; and deliver scalable, reusable test packs for internal teams and external partners. This role requires deep technical expertise in test automation, software development, and satellite‑communications testing environments.
Operating at the intersection of software engineering and satellite‑communications testing, this position demands strong automation‑development skills and an understanding of satellite‑cellular test requirements. Success will depend on building robust, scalable platforms that support global testing operations and drive consistent, high‑quality validation across all markets.
Key Responsibilities
Automation Platform Development & Maintenance
- Build and maintain automated acceptance testing platforms for satellite devices to support comprehensive validation across multiple lab environments and deployment scenarios
- Develop test frameworks that provide standardized, reusable testing capabilities for satellite-cellular integration validation and device acceptance testing
- Develop simulators and pipelines to enable automated test execution, result processing, and validation workflows across distributed testing environments
- Enable scalable, reusable test packs for partners and internal teams through modular test framework design and standardized test interfaces
Integration & Data Management
- Integrate probe telemetry into automated testing platforms to provide real-time visibility into system performance and device behavior during test execution
- Integrate CIQ validation processes into automated workflows to ensure consistent compliance checking and certification requirements across test scenarios
- Integrate persistence measurements into testing platforms to validate long-term system stability and performance characteristics
- Implement data models and dashboards to provide comprehensive visibility into test results, system performance metrics, and validation outcomes
Quality Assurance & Performance Optimization
- Accelerate regression cycles through automated test execution, parallel testing capabilities, and optimized test workflow design
- Improve reliability across labs and markets globally by implementing robust automation frameworks that ensure consistent test execution and result quality
- Automate CIQ checks and SLO evaluations to provide systematic validation of service quality and compliance requirements across testing scenarios
- Triage failures identified through automated testing processes, providing detailed analysis and recommendations for issue resolution
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, telecommunications, or a closely related technical field
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in test automation development, software engineering, or platform engineering, with a strong focus on testing frameworks and automation tools
- Demonstrated experience building automated testing platforms, test frameworks, simulators, or validation tools in telecommunications, satellite communications, or other complex technical environments
- Proven track record working with test automation technologies, CI/CD pipelines, and automated validation workflows
Preferred
- Experience in satellite communications testing, particularly with automated validation of satellite devices or satellite-cellular integration systems
- Background in telecommunications testing automation, CIQ processes, or acceptance testing frameworks at operators, satellite providers, or equipment vendors
- Familiarity with telemetry integration, performance monitoring systems, and data analytics platforms used in satellite or telecommunications environments
Skills & Competencies
Software Development & Automation
- Strong software development skills with proficiency in automation frameworks, scripting languages, and test development tools commonly used in satellite communications environments
- Expertise in test automation platform design, including framework architecture, test execution engines, and result processing systems
- Knowledge of CI/CD practices, pipeline development, and automated deployment processes for testing environments
Testing & Validation
- Deep understanding of automated testing methodologies, test framework design patterns, and validation workflows for complex technical systems
- Experience with telemetry integration, data collection systems, and performance measurement tools used in satellite and telecommunications testing
- Proficiency in CIQ automation, compliance checking frameworks, and SLO validation processes
Data Analysis & Visualization
- Strong skills in data modeling, dashboard development, and analytics platforms for test result visualization and performance monitoring
- Experience with failure analysis, automated triage systems, and root cause identification in complex testing environments
- Knowledge of performance metrics, KPI tracking, and reporting systems for test automation platforms
Cross-Functional Interfaces
- Test Engineering Teams: For automation requirements, test framework integration, and validation of automated testing capabilities
- Lab Operations Teams: For platform deployment, test environment integration, and automation infrastructure support
- Software Development Teams: For test automation integration, build pipeline support, and automated validation of software releases
- Quality Assurance Teams: For CIQ automation, compliance validation, and certification process integration
- Partner Technical Teams: For test pack deployment, automation framework support, and partner testing environment integration
- Infrastructure / DevOps Teams: For platform deployment, environment management, and automation infrastructure maintenance
KPIs / Success Criteria
- Test automation coverage measured by percentage of test scenarios automated and reduction in manual testing requirements
- Regression cycle acceleration tracked through reduction in test execution time and increased frequency of automated validation runs
- Platform reliability and availability ensuring consistent operation of automation frameworks across labs and markets globally
- Test failure triage efficiency measured by time to identify, categorize, and provide analysis for automated test failures
- Partner and internal team adoption of reusable test packs and automation frameworks
- Data quality and visibility through comprehensive dashboards and analytics providing actionable insights into test results and system performance
Tools / Standards / Methods
- Test Automation Frameworks: Industry-standard test automation platforms, framework development tools, and test execution engines commonly used in satellite communications testing
- CI/CD & Pipeline Tools: Continuous integration and deployment platforms, pipeline orchestration tools, and automated build systems standard in telecommunications environments
- Data Analytics & Visualization: Analytics platforms, dashboard development tools, and data processing systems for test result analysis and performance monitoring
- Telemetry & Monitoring Integration: Data collection APIs, monitoring system interfaces, and telemetry processing tools used in satellite communications environments
- Version Control & Collaboration: Source code management systems and collaborative development tools standard in software engineering environments
Physical Requirements
- Role will be based as outsourced position with remote work capabilities
- Occasional coordination with on-site teams for platform deployment and integration activities
- Ability to support automation platform maintenance and troubleshooting across global time zones as required
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.
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.