Intern - Battery Data Integration & Traceability

Job Description

Job Description

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

The Battery Data Integration & Traceability Intern will develop an end-to-end data integration and traceability system that connects battery production, test, and deployment data across the full hardware lifecycle. This role focuses on building software tools and data pipelines that consolidate information from multiple internal and external sources to enable complete traceability from satellite systems down to individual battery cells.

The intern will design a centralized data architecture that links cell-level, pack-level, Micron-level, and satellite-level records while enabling automated validation, reporting, and compliance checks. This work directly supports manufacturing quality assurance, configuration control, supplier oversight, and long-term fleet reliability for flight hardware.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop scripts and data pipelines to extract information from multiple internal and external databases
• Clean, normalize, and structure large datasets from heterogeneous sources
• Design and implement a centralized data schema linking cells, battery packs, Microns, and satellites
• Build query tools and reporting utilities to enable satellite-to-cell and cell-to-satellite traceability
• Implement automated validation checks to verify test completion, configuration accuracy, and data integrity
• Support validation of externally manufactured battery packs and associated documentation
• Perform manual data audits and discrepancy resolution as needed
• Create dashboards or automated reports to monitor production readiness and compliance
• Document data sources, system architecture, assumptions, and processing logic for maintainability

Qualifications

Education

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical discipline

Experience

• Hands-on programming experience in Python
• Experience working with relational databases (SQL or similar)
• Experience manipulating structured or semi-structured datasets
• Exposure to data cleaning, ETL processes, or analytics workflows
• Academic or project experience with hardware systems, manufacturing data, or batteries is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or projects in data engineering, data architecture, or systems engineering
• Experience building dashboards or visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Plotly, or similar)
• Familiarity with APIs, automated data ingestion, or scripting for system integration
• Understanding of manufacturing operations, quality assurance, or configuration management
• Interest in aerospace, energy storage, or hardware production environments

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Clear technical documentation and communication skills
• Collaborative mindset when working with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams

Technology Stack

• Python
• SQL / relational databases
• Data processing and analysis tools (Pandas, NumPy, or similar)
• Reporting or visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent)
• Version control (Git or similar)

Physical Requirements

• Primarily desk-based work with extended periods of computer use
• Occasional presence in manufacturing or lab environments to support data validation activities
• Ability to access production and test areas as required

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.