Product Manager – Spacecraft Systems (LEO Satellites)

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p> <p>We are seeking an execution-driven Technical Product Manager to own the end-to-end delivery of complex electrical and mechanical subsystems for our LEO satellite platform. This is not a traditional product management role—it is built for operators who thrive in ambiguity, move with urgency, and close gaps across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing.</p> <p>This role sits at the intersection of engineering and operations, with direct responsibility for driving purchase orders, managing suppliers, tracking hardware builds, and ensuring on-time subsystem delivery in a high-intensity startup environment.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <p><strong>Program Execution &amp; Ownership</strong></p> <ul> <li>Own delivery of critical spacecraft subsystems (structures, power electronics, harnessing, propulsion, etc.)</li> <li>Translate high-level program goals into aggressive daily and weekly execution plans</li> <li>Drive sprint planning, stand-ups, and execution tracking across engineering and supply chain</li> <li>Identify risks early and aggressively push for resolution</li> </ul> <p><strong>Supply Chain &amp; Vendor Management</strong></p> <ul> <li>Generate, track, and manage Purchase Orders (POs) end-to-end</li> <li>Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers for electrical and mechanical components</li> <li>Maintain frequent communication with vendors to monitor build progress</li> <li>Hold suppliers accountable to schedule, cost, and quality targets</li> <li>Travel to supplier sites as needed to resolve issues</li> </ul> <p><strong>Cross-Functional Coordination</strong></p> <ul> <li>Serve as the connective layer between electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and test teams</li> <li>Ensure designs translate into manufacturable, deliverable hardware</li> <li>Align engineering timelines with procurement and supply chain realities</li> <li>Support integration and test readiness, including system-level builds</li> </ul> <p><strong>Hardware Build Tracking</strong></p> <ul> <li>Track progress