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

We are looking for a Spacecraft Software Engineer (GNSS) to join our team working at the intersection of satellite payloads, scientific computing, and data delivery systems. In this role, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining both the flight and ground software that powers our satellite-based GNSS missions. You’ll work across system layers—from embedded software to cloud data pipelines—to help ensure the accurate and timely delivery of mission-critical scientific data to our customers.   

This is a high-impact role where autonomy, creativity, and technical breadth are key.   

What You'll Do as a Senior Software Engineer:

• Develop and maintain scientific and command & control software for GNSS-based satellite payloads using a variety of software stacks.   

• Build and operate ground-based automation systems for efficient data extraction, transformation, and delivery from the satellite to end users.   

• Collaborate closely with flight operations to troubleshoot and ensure consistent, high-quality data delivery.   

• Engage with other system engineers, payload developers, and mission operators to continuously evolve the software in support of scientific objectives.   
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to uphold software reliability and traceability.   

Who You Are (Required Qualifications):

We're looking for someone with at least 5 of the following qualifications:   

• Proficient in at least one of C++ or Python, and capable of picking up new tools and languages as needed.   

• Experience in FPGA development (VHDL or HLS) for signal processing or control systems.   

• Solid background in DSP techniques and theory, especially in the context of RF or GNSS.   

• Familiarity with GNSS signal processing and/or scientific applications such as GNSS-RO, GNSS-R, or PNT algorithms.   

• Skilled in cloud-based systems (e.g., AWS), backend development, and managing data via scalable storage/database solutions.   

• A lifelong learner—curious, adaptable, and open to new challenges outside your immediate expertise.   

• Demonstrates strong work ethics and a focus on impactful contributions to the mission and team.   

• Capable of independently navigating technical challenges and making forward progress without constant direction.   

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience working on satellite payloads or in the aerospace domain.   

• Experience building telemetry and data visualization tools.   

• Contribution to open-source scientific or aerospace-related software projects. 

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

We are looking for a Spacecraft Software Engineer (GNSS) to join our team working at the intersection of satellite payloads, scientific computing, and data delivery systems. In this role, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining both the flight and ground software that powers our satellite-based GNSS missions. You’ll work across system layers—from embedded software to cloud data pipelines—to help ensure the accurate and timely delivery of mission-critical scientific data to our customers.   

This is a high-impact role where autonomy, creativity, and technical breadth are key.   

What You'll Do as a Senior Software Engineer:

• Develop and maintain scientific and command & control software for GNSS-based satellite payloads using a variety of software stacks.   

• Build and operate ground-based automation systems for efficient data extraction, transformation, and delivery from the satellite to end users.   

• Collaborate closely with flight operations to troubleshoot and ensure consistent, high-quality data delivery.   

• Engage with other system engineers, payload developers, and mission operators to continuously evolve the software in support of scientific objectives.   
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to uphold software reliability and traceability.   

Who You Are (Required Qualifications):

We're looking for someone with at least 5 of the following qualifications:   

• Proficient in at least one of C++ or Python, and capable of picking up new tools and languages as needed.   

• Experience in FPGA development (VHDL or HLS) for signal processing or control systems.   

• Solid background in DSP techniques and theory, especially in the context of RF or GNSS.   

• Familiarity with GNSS signal processing and/or scientific applications such as GNSS-RO, GNSS-R, or PNT algorithms.   

• Skilled in cloud-based systems (e.g., AWS), backend development, and managing data via scalable storage/database solutions.   

• A lifelong learner—curious, adaptable, and open to new challenges outside your immediate expertise.   

• Demonstrates strong work ethics and a focus on impactful contributions to the mission and team.   

• Capable of independently navigating technical challenges and making forward progress without constant direction.   

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience working on satellite payloads or in the aerospace domain.   

• Experience building telemetry and data visualization tools.   

• Contribution to open-source scientific or aerospace-related software projects. 

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