Ground Station Engineer
On-siteAhmedabad, Gujarat, India
Job Summary
Design, build, and integrate antenna rotator systems for tracking satellites while developing control software to interface rotators, radios, and servers. Work closely with RF engineers to integrate radios, amplifiers, and RF chains, ensuring seamless data transfer pipelines from ground station systems to cloud infrastructure. Manage frequency coordination, regulatory licensing, and compliance, and conduct FMECA for ground station electronics and software. Assist in procurement and component evaluation, maintaining comprehensive documentation for system design, licensing, integration, and operations. Requires B.E./B.Tech in Electronics or related fields with 2–5 years of experience in satellite ground station systems and embedded development. Proficiency in Python, C/C++, or embedded Linux is essential, along with knowledge of RF interfaces and cloud infrastructure. Willingness to work extended hours and weekends is required.
Required Qualifications
- B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 2–5 years of experience with satellite ground station systems, embedded development, or control systems
- Hands-on experience with antenna rotator controllers, stepper/servo motor drivers, and control loops
- Proficiency in Python, C/C++, or embedded Linux for hardware control
- Familiarity with server-side scripting, data transfer protocols, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure)
- Understanding of RF interfaces (UART, TCP/IP, SDR integrations) and ground station hardware workflows
- Knowledge of regulatory and licensing processes for satellite communication
- Willingness to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
Desired Qualifications
- Experience integrating SDRs with custom control stacks
- Prior experience with SatNOGS or other open-source ground station frameworks
- Familiarity with orbital mechanics tools for satellite pass prediction (e.g., GPredict, Orekit)
- Exposure to space mission operations and remote ground station deployment
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