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Telecommunications GS Engineer

Spire Global -
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Job details

Benefits

Employee stock purchase plan
Annual leave
Employee assistance programme
Gym membership
Referral programme

Qualifications

TCP
Master's degree
C++
Bachelor's degree
APIs
Linux
ARM
TCP/IP
Python

Full job description

We are looking for a Telecommunication Ground Station Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain satellite communication infrastructure across our global network. You’ll work on radio interfaces, signal processing pipelines, and satellite tracking systems ensuring reliable uplink/downlink with our spacecraft. This role offers hands-on development across software, hardware, and RF layers.

Your responsibilities will include:

Develop and maintain automated ground stations for satellite telemetry, tracking, and control (TT&C).
Configure radio interfaces (UHF/VHF/S/X-band), modems for telemetry, telecommand and data downlink and uplink.
Work with software-defined radios for dynamic communication tasks.
Test, validate, maintain and monitor radio frequency antenna system such as LNA, LNB, filters and more.
Design, test, and integrate antenna rotator controllers for auto-tracking satellites.
Deploy and manage ground station software.
Build scalable data routing systems for real-time and store-and-forward communication using cloud APIs.
Coordinate with the avionics and mission ops teams for satellite pass predictions and data ingestion.
Develop dashboards for real-time telemetry visualization.

Qualifications

We’re looking for Telecommunication Engineer with solid technical fundamentals and the drive to learn quickly working across architecture, implementation and troubleshooting with strong ownership and problem-solving mindset.

Required

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Aerospace, or related field.
2–5 years of experience in ground station operations, RF communication, or satellite systems.
Hands-on experience with radio hardware.
Proficient in C++, Python, Linux, scripting, and working with serial/UART, TCP/IP interfaces.
Solid understanding of link budgets, Doppler shift compensation, and signal modulation.
Experience in RF antenna design and concepts.

Nice to have

Exposure to embedded system development (Xilinx FPGA, DMA, ARM architecture, PS/PL)
Experience with space communication standards such as ETSI DVB-S2X or CCSDS TM/TC/SCCC

About the Role

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.
Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-RK1

Global Perks

️ Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)
Launch Attendance
Generous Time Off Policy
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Family Leave
Fitness Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Healthy snacks & beverages in every office

About Spire

We improve life on Earth with data from space.

Spire Global is a space-to-cloud analytics company that owns and operates the largest multi-purpose constellation of satellites. Its proprietary data and algorithms provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, and weather tracking in the world. In addition to its constellation, Spire’s data infrastructure includes a global ground station network and 24/7 operations that provide real-time global coverage of every point on Earth.

Spire is Global and our success draws upon the diverse viewpoints, skills and experiences of our employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

To help maintain a safe and secure workplace for Spire employees, all candidates who receive a conditional offer will be required to complete a background check. This may include criminal history and employment verification.

Please take a moment to review Spire's Global Data Privacy Notice for Employees, Contractors, Candidates and Visitors, as well as Spire's Privacy Policy.

Kindly be advised that communication regarding your application may come from @spire.com, @recruiting.spire.com, or from Candidate.fyi (our scheduling tool).

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