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Working closely with Operations, Engineering, AIT and external partners, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of our global ground segment while helping deliver reliable satellite communications services to customers worldwide.\nThis position combines hands-on engineering, site operations and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-growing international space company.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nGround Segment Engineering\nTroubleshoot antenna and ground station issues, coordinating with service providers, on-site teams and equipment manufacturers.\n\nDevelop and execute troubleshooting and validation procedures for antenna and ground station systems.\n\nSupport maintenance planning and corrective actions to maximise ground station availability.\n\nParticipate in technical investigations and root cause analysis.\n\nPrepare technical documentation, operational reports and engineering recommendations.\n\nSite Operations\nAct as the technical point of contact for operational issues affecting active sites.\n\nCoordinate maintenance activities with site hosts and infrastructure providers.\n\nMonitor infrastructure status, availability and operational performance.\n\nMaintain accurate documentation of site configurations and infrastructure assets.\n\nDeployment & Commissioning\nSupport new ground station deployments and commissioning activities worldwide.\n\nParticipate in site surveys and RF assessments.\n\nCoordinate installation readiness together with Operations and AIT teams.\n\nSupport antenna dismantling and equipment recovery activities.\n\nContinuous Improvement\nAnalyse site performance data and identify improvement opportunities.\n\nSupport reliability and infrastructure hardening initiatives.\n\nContribute to engineering best practices and operational procedures.\n\nSupport internal projects related to network expansion and infrastructure optimisation.\n\nQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE\nEducation\nBachelor's or Master's degree in:\nTelecommunications Engineering\n\nElectronic Engineering\n\nAerospace Engineering\n\nElectrical Engineering\n\nor related discipline.\n\nExperience\nAround 3-5 years of experience in:\nGround Segment Engineering\n\nSatellite Communications\n\nRF Systems\n\nSite Operations\n\nAntenna Systems\n\nExperience within the space industry is considered an advantage.\nTECHNICAL SKILLS\nGround Station Operations\n\nAntenna Systems\n\nSatellite Communications\n\nTroubleshooting\n\nRF Fundamentals\n\nSite Commissioning\n\nInfrastructure Management\n\nTechnical Documentation\n\nRoot Cause Analysis\n\nJira\n\nConfluence\n\nSOFT SKILLS\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\n\nAbility to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.\n\nExcellent communication skills in an international environment.\n\nOwnership mindset and proactive approach.\n\nTeam player with strong cross-functional collaboration skills.\n\nAvailability for domestic and international travel.\n\nNICE TO HAVE\nRF Measurements\n\nSite Survey Experience\n\nSpanish language\n\nGround Segment architecture\n\nSatellite Operations\n\nSUCCESS MEASURES\nGround station availability\n\nResolution time for technical issues\n\nSuccessful site deployments\n\nQuality of technical documentation\n\nInfrastructure reliability improvements\n\nCustomer operational support\n\nWHAT WE OFFER\nFlat and collaborative organisation.\n\nInternational and multicultural environment.\n\nHybrid working model.\n\nProfessional development and training.\n\nWelfare platform.\n\n€8/day meal vouchers.\n\nOpportunity to work on one of the world's largest commercial Ground Station networks.\n\nCOMPENSATION & TRANSPARENCY\nReports to: Head of Global Infrastructure\n\nCareer Level: P3 - 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