Ground Station Engineer
Core
Install, maintain, and operate physical ground station hardware (antennas, controllers, compute resources) to track and communicate with satellite constellations, ensuring data delivery from space to Earth.
Role type
Senior IC Ground Station Engineer (Hardware Operations & Installation)
Builds
Autonomous ground station network infrastructure for satellite data downlink
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / RF Engineering
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Antenna system installation, RF test equipment operation, Telemetry tracking and control systems, Linux/UNIX server management, Project management, Logistics coordination
Preferred skills
RF communication protocols, RF electronics (front-end/back-end), Link budget analysis, Antenna calibration and diagnostics, Radar systems experience
Technologies
RF spectrum analyzers, Network analyzers, Linux, UNIX, Industrial controllers
Responsibilities
Deploy hardware and materials to emerging ground station locations, Manage on-site implementation and construction tasks, Track and account for deployed infrastructure assets, Provide progress updates on technical installation lifecycle
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with independent decision-making
