AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.
Position Overview
We are seeking an Associate MES Engineer to join our Enterprise Applications team, with a focus on Tulip interfaces and integrations. This role is ideal for someone who is eager to grow technical expertise in digital manufacturing, process automation, and user interface development. The Associate MES Engineer will help configure, support, and improve MES applications that streamline production processes, improve data visibility, and enable scalability for manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Configure, maintain, and enhance Tulip applications to support manufacturing
- Develop and optimize user interfaces, dashboards, and workflows within Tulip.
- Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and production teams to capture requirements and translate them into MES solutions.
- Support integration of Tulip with other enterprise systems (ERP, PLM, shop floor equipment).
- Troubleshoot MES issues and provide support to end users on Tulip-based applications.
- Assist in documenting system designs, configurations, and standard work instructions.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing processes through MES tools.
- Ensure compliance with data integrity, cybersecurity, and system validation standards.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
Experience:
- 3-5 years of experience in MES, manufacturing systems, or related software engineering roles
- Familiarity with MES platforms (coursework, certifications, or project exposure
- preferred)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience with Tulip MES platform (app building, connectors, triggers,
- dashboards)
- Exposure to manufacturing or aerospace environments
- Knowledge of ERP/PLM integrations and APIs
- Understanding of lean manufacturing and digital transformation concepts
- Experience with using PowerBI to create analytical tools
- Experience with Node.js programming
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Diligent organizational skills
- Considerable attention to detail
Technology Stack:
- MES Platform: Tulip Interfaces (App Editor, Triggers, Connectors, Dashboards)
- Integrations: ERP, PLM, and custom APIs
- IoT & Device Connectivity: Edge IO, REST APIs
- Collaboration & DevOps: Jira, Power BI for analytics
- Automation & Hardware Interfaces: Barcode scanners, digital work instructions, test station data acquisition
- Experience with all technologies is not required — exposure to one or more of these areas is beneficial and supported through on-the-job learning.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in a standard office and workshop environment.
- Ability to use a computer for extended periods.
- Willingness to work hands-on with hardware and equipment on the production floor.
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.