Technical Product Manager (India)
About this role
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 OverviewÂ
We are seeking a Technical Product Manager to drive technical requirements and RAN product specifications & solutions for gateway site installation, aligning engineering needs, regulatory constraints, and deployment workflows to enable compliant, commercially viable, and scalable satellite-gateway locations. This role serves as the critical bridge between technical engineering teams, regulatory affairs, commercial development, and site deployment operations to ensure gateway delivers production-ready infrastructure that meets both technical performance requirements and business objectives.
This position requires deep understanding of satellite ground infrastructure, RAN solutions, RF propagation considerations, regulatory compliance frameworks, and site engineering requirements. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in technical product management within satellite communications infrastructure, with specific expertise in gateway site development, regulatory coordination, and cross-functional technical program management. Â
Key ResponsibilitiesÂ
Technical Requirements & Product SpecificationsÂ
- Define comprehensive technical requirements for gateway site acquisition including RF performance criteria, RAN infrastructure specifications, and integration compatibility standardsÂ
- Manage product and deployment requirements for RAN network related hardwareÂ
- Own configuration standards, templates, and governance to ensure consistency across Gateway sites constraints and deployment workflow requirementsÂ
- Coordinate and validate BOMs with Engineering, Supply Chain, and vendors for completeness and accuracyÂ
- Establish technical validation criteria and acceptance standards for RAN network at Gateway location
- Ensure CIQs, configuration guides, port mappings, and as-built documentation are complete and deployment-readyÂ
- Coordinate technical requirements gathering sessions with engineering stakeholders, site development teams, and operations personnelÂ
- Ensure technical specifications support scalable satellite-gateway location development across diverse geographical environmentsÂ
- Enable smooth technical handover to Service Acceptance and Operations, ensuring documentation completeness and traceabilityÂ
- Support change control by ensuring updates reflected across HLDs, BOMs, configurations, and documentationÂ
Site Feasibility & Validation ManagementÂ
- Lead technical site feasibility assessments including RF propagation analysis, interference studies, and infrastructure capability evaluations for RAN network deploymentÂ
- Validate site feasibility against established technical criteria, and operational deployment standardsÂ
- Coordinate multi-disciplinary feasibility studies involving RF engineering, utilities assessment, and regulatory compliance teamsÂ
- Manage technical risk assessments and mitigation strategies for site acquisition projectsÂ
- Establish standardized feasibility validation processes and documentation frameworksÂ
Cross-Functional Engineering CoordinationÂ
- Coordinate engineering inputs from RF engineering, satellite systems, network operations, and infrastructure development teamsÂ
- Facilitate technical collaboration between site acquisition teams and broader satellite network engineering organizationÂ
- Ensure consistent engineering standards and technical approaches across multiple gateway site development projects for RAN networkÂ
- Drive technical decision-making processes involving multiple engineering disciplines and stakeholder groupsÂ
- Enable smooth technical handover to Service Acceptance and Operations, ensuring documentation completeness and traceabilityÂ
Documentation & Delivery Standards ManagementÂ
- Manage comprehensive technical documentation for gateway site including requirements specifications, RAN Rack layout design standards, and validation proceduresÂ
- Ensure site acquisition outputs meet integration, build, and commercial-ready gateway delivery standardsÂ
- Establish and maintain technical documentation standards and configuration management processesÂ
- Maintain technical traceability from requirements through final delivery and commissioningÂ
Technical Program Management & Process OptimizationÂ
- Develop and optimize technical workflows for gateway site acquisition from RAN network prospects, including requirements definition, feasibility assessment, and delivery validation processesÂ
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for technical processes, tools, and methodologiesÂ
- Coordinate technical resource allocation and capacity planning for site acquisition programs Â
QualificationsÂ
EducationÂ
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical fieldÂ
- Master's degree in Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, or advanced technical discipline preferredÂ
ExperienceÂ
- Minimum 8+ years in satellite communications, telecommunications infrastructure, or wireless network engineeringÂ
- Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in RAN engineering, telecom site acquisition, or technical product management supporting ground facilitiesÂ
- Demonstrated experience producing or validating site engineering deliverables: site survey reports, RF/site feasibility and integration acceptance criteriaÂ
- Strong written communication and technical documentation skills for creating ICDs, acceptance plans and status reportsÂ
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically to candidate and active gateway sites as required for surveys, permitting meetings, and commissioningÂ
Required Technical ExpertiseÂ
- Deep understanding of satellite ground segment architecture, gateway systems, and RFÂ infrastructure requirementsÂ
- Hands on experience of eNB hardware and RAN architecture designÂ
- Strong knowledge of satellite communications link budgets, antenna systems, and RF propagation characteristicsÂ
- Proven ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable product specifications and delivery criteriaÂ
- Experienced on CIQ handling and deployment documentation workflowsÂ
Preferred QualificationsÂ
- Background in technical product management roles at satellite operators, ground infrastructure providers, or telecommunications companiesÂ
- Experience with technical project management methodologies and cross-functional technical program coordinationÂ
- Familiarity with 4G/ 5G NTN standards, satellite-cellular integration, and next-generation satellite communications architecturesÂ
Leadership & Communication SkillsÂ
- Strong technical leadership with ability to influence and coordinate across multiple engineering disciplinesÂ
- Exceptional communication skills for presenting complex technical requirements to diverse stakeholder audiencesÂ
- Proven ability to manage technical programs involving regulatory agencies, engineering teams, and commercial stakeholdersÂ
- Experience building scalable technical processes and product management frameworksÂ
- Demonstrated success in technical decision-making and conflict resolution across cross-functional teamsÂ
Technology StackÂ
- Proficiency with technical documentation systems, requirements management tools, and project management platformsÂ
- Experience with RF simulation tools, link budget analysis software, and satellite communications modelling systemsÂ
- Knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) and site assessment tools commonly used in telecommunications infrastructure development Â
Physical RequirementsÂ
- Role will be based in India
- Regular travel for site assessments, technical meetings, and stakeholder coordination (~25-30%)Â
- Ability to participate in field site evaluations including outdoor assessments at potential gateway locationsÂ
- Ability to work across global time zones and participate in remote review sessions.
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.Â
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.
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