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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.\nPosition Overview\nWe are seeking a Principal Infrastructure and Deployment Engineer to support the definition, lifecycle management, and documentation of Gateway infrastructure requirements and the end-to-end Gateway product SKU.\nThis role is responsible for specifying power, cooling/AC, rack elevations, antenna frames and supports, antenna radomes, foundation requirements, and MDF/IDF room layout across all Gateway types, and for partnering with other Gateway specialists so infrastructure is properly dimensioned and documented for deployment at scale.\nThe ideal candidate is experienced in telecom-grade infrastructure dimensioning, ground station and data center design, power and AC dimensioning, and satellite antenna foundation and support specification including wind load calculation, and thrives in outdoor, multi-site deployment environments. \nKey Responsibilities:\nDefine, lifecycle-manage, and document all infrastructure requirements for each Gateway SKU, including power, cooling/AC, rack elevations, antenna frames and supports, antenna radomes, foundation requirements, and MDF/IDF room layout.\nWork closely with other Gateway specialists to ensure infrastructure components are properly dimensioned for each Gateway type.\nOwn the overall documentation of the end-to-end SKU for each Gateway type.\nWork with the Commercial team to productize the Gateway.\nWork with Service Delivery and customers to review and align potential variance to infrastructure requirements for Gateway deployment.\nMaintain all infrastructure documentation, keeping it current as Gateway types and requirements evolve. \nQualifications \nEducation:\nBachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.\nExperience:\n5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering for telecom-grade or mission-critical facility deployments, including:\nGround station, data center, or comparable facility design (layout and rack elevation).\nPower and AC/cooling dimensioning.\nSatellite antenna foundation and support specification with wind load calculations.\nProduct SKU documentation.\nInfrastructure design for outdoor deployments across varied site and environmental conditions. \nPreferred Qualifications:\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent structural/civil engineering credential.\nExperience working directly with satellite, telecom, or wireless network operators on infrastructure requirements.\nFamiliarity with MDF/IDF room design standards and telecom facility best practices.\nExperience supporting commercial productization of hardware or infrastructure offerings.\nBackground reviewing site-specific variances against standard infrastructure requirements for field deployments.\nFamiliarity with relevant building codes, wind load standards, and foundation design standards for telecom structures. \nSoft Skills:\nStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to build productive relationships across technical and non-technical teams.\nProven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional engineering, product, and operations organizations.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to troubleshooting.\nMeticulous attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of technical documentation, test results, and project deliverables.\nStrong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.\nAbility to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment. \nTechnology Stack:\nCAD and structural design tools for rack elevations, antenna frames/supports, and foundation design.\nWind load and structural calculation software/methodologies.\nPower and AC/cooling load-dimensioning tools for telecom and data-center environments.\nProduct SKU and configuration management/documentation systems.\nData center and ground station layout/design standards and tooling.\nDocument management platforms for maintaining infrastructure and SKU documentation across Gateway types. \nPhysical Requirements\nAbility to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods.\nAbility to work in laboratory and technical testing environments.\nAbility to travel periodically to support deployment, integration, testing, and operational activities.\nAbility to safely handle and move technical equipment and hardware components when necessary.\nAbility to capture, analyze, and document technical test procedures, results, and system performance data.\nThis job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. 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