Ground Station Engineer

Catalyx Space Inc.; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyx Space Inc. is developing satellite ground station infrastructure to enable data flows from space to cloud servers. The role combines hardware design, embedded software, and control-system development to build reliable, testable ground stations that support telemetry and mission data transfer.

The engineer will work on antenna rotator control, RF chain integration, and cloud connectivity, ensuring regulatory compliance and robust documentation for ongoing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics, Telecommunications, or Computer Engineering.
• 2–5 years of experience with satellite ground station systems or control systems.
• Hands-on with antenna rotator controllers and motor drivers.
• Proficiency in Python, C/C++, or embedded Linux for hardware control.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and data transfer protocols.
• Understanding RF interfaces and licensing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and integrate antenna rotator systems for tracking satellites.
• Develop control software interfacing rotators, radios, and servers.
• Collaborate with RF engineers to integrate radios, amplifiers, RF chains.
• Ensure seamless data transfer from ground station to cloud.
• Support cloud integration for telemetry and data delivery.
• Manage frequency coordination and regulatory licensing.
• Conduct FMECA for ground station electronics/software.
• Assist in procurement and evaluation of components.
• Maintain documentation for design, licensing, integration, and operations.

Skills

Satellite systems

Embedded development

Control systems

Python

C/C++

Embedded Linux

RF interfaces

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics/Telecommunications/Computer Engineering

Tools

Antenna rotator drivers

RF hardware integration

SDR frameworks

Job description

We're building AWS for space, providing space experiments and technology demonstrations across LEO, deep space, and lunar orbit.

Our offerings include unmanned labs, testbeds for both dedicated and rideshare missions, and re-entry capsules for payload retrieval.

We simplify access to space with affordable pricing, end-to-end solutions, no minimum mass limits, zero integration fees, and quick deployment (6 months or less).

We serve biopharma, semiconductors, materials science, defence, and more.

Job Description

We are looking for a Ground Station Engineer to design, integrate, and maintain satellite ground station infrastructure. You will be responsible for building and testing antenna rotator systems, developing software to interface RF hardware with servers, ensuring reliable satellite data transfer, and managing licensing and regulatory compliance. This role bridges hardware, embedded software, and cloud systems to ensure smooth satellite-to-cloud data flow.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and integrate antenna rotator systems for tracking satellites.
• Develop control software for interfacing rotators, radios, and servers.
• Work closely with in-house RF engineers to integrate radios, amplifiers, and RF chains into the ground station.
• Ensure seamless data transfer pipelines from ground station RF systems to cloud infrastructure.
• Support cloud integration (AWS, Azure, or similar) for telemetry and data delivery.
• Manage frequency coordination, regulatory licensing, and compliance for ground stations.
• Conduct FMECA (Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis) for ground station electronics/software.
• Assist in procurement and evaluation of components for ground station infrastructure.
• Maintain documentation for system design, licensing, integration, and operations.

Required Skills & 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.

Nice to Have (Preferred)

• 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.
• Willingness to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.