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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 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.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.