Global Ground Station Deployment Lead

Elveo; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Elveo is seeking a Senior Deployment Lead to own the global ground station rollout. You will translate engineering standards into repeatable deployments, coordinate across sites, and manage readiness gates, vendor accountability, and handover processes.

You will lead field teams, coordinate civil works, permits, and backhaul, and travel internationally as needed to ensure on-time delivery of multiple sites with rigorous technical standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in satellite ground segment, teleport, SATCOM, or similar deployment leadership.
• Proven track record delivering multiple infrastructure sites in parallel.
• Strong vendor and partner leadership experience with accountability across teams.
• Technical depth in antenna/RF systems, networking, power, grounding, and site infra.
• Familiarity with licensing, permitting, spectrum coordination, and civil works.
• Experience managing schedules, budgets, procurement, logistics, and international travel.
• Excellent communication and the ability to translate risks into updates.
• Ability to establish deployment processes in an immature environment and drive accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead site evaluation and teleport engagement with engineering and operations teams.
• Define and coordinate required site surveys; track findings through design decisions.
• Lead teleport-provider coordination and hold vendors accountable for deliverables.
• Own the integrated deployment plan across all sites with milestones and budget tracking.
• Coordinate permitting, licensing, civil works, power, and backhaul with responsible specialists.
• Establish repeatable deployment processes, gates, and risk reporting.
• Ensure engineering packages are complete, approved, and executable before construction.
• Own FAT/SAT/OSAT framework, test planning, and sign-offs.
• Coordinate installation, integration, commissioning, and acceptance across teams.
• Own the operational handover package and training coordination for readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Job description

Elveo is seeking a Senior Deployment Lead to own the global ground station rollout. You will translate engineering standards into repeatable deployments, coordinate across sites, and manage readiness gates, vendor accountability, and handover processes.

You will lead field teams, coordinate civil works, permits, and backhaul, and travel internationally as needed to ensure on-time delivery of multiple sites with rigorous technical standards.