Intern – System and Software Testing
TLDR
Intern with strong programming skills to help verify and validate mission-critical software, assist test engineers in building embedded flight software, and automate test workflows.
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 looking for an Intern with strong programming skills to join our team and contribute to the verification, and validation of mission‑critical software systems. This role will work and assist test engineers to build reliable, embedded flight software, automate test workflows, and support system‑level integration and verification activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Proficiency in Python programming language.
- Understanding of software design principles, data structures, and debugging techniques
- Exposure to Linux operating systems, Dockers, Containers and Cloud infrastructure.
- Familiarity with Git or other version control systems
Education:
Tech in Electronics \ Computer Science.
Soft Skills:
Curious, detail-oriented, and eager to work in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Requirements
Willing to work from office about 80% of the time.
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.
AST SpaceMobile is creating the first space-based cellular broadband network that connects directly with standard smartphones, designed to deliver 4G/5G speeds anywhere on the planet. This groundbreaking service targets both commercial and government markets, aiming to bridge the connectivity gaps for billions of mobile users worldwide.
- Founded
- Founded 2017
- Employees
- 500+ employees
- Industry
- telecommunications
- Funding stage
- Public
- Stock ticker
- Publicly traded (ASTS)
- Total raised
- $5.1B raised
- Last funding
- Raised February 2026