Senior Lab Manager at AST SpaceMobile

You're a seasoned Senior Lab Manager with a Bachelor's degree in a technical field like Electrical or Computer Engineering and 8-12 years of telecommunications or satellite-communications experience, including at least 5 years in lab management or technical validation leadership. **What makes it worth a look...** AST SpaceMobile, building the first global cellular broadband network in space, is hiring for this full-time, on-site Senior Lab Manager role in Lanham, Maryland. This position offers the chance to shape the validation processes for cutting-edge satellite technology directly with standard mobile devices. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have proven experience managing MNO or carrier-grade lab environments (RAN, core network, end-to-end validation). * Possess a strong understanding of mobile network architecture (RAN, transport, core) and testing workflows. * Are proficient in RAN and device testing, including feature validation, performance verification, and probe-driven methods. * Have experience with multi-vendor test plans and acceptance processes for network features or new service deployments.