Ground Systems Engineer - Ground Station

Hi there! We call you from outside the Earth.

We, as Plan-S, are Turkey’s largest private initiative in satellite and space technologies. With the aim of building the best team, being the bravest and most visionary, we are located in the most amazing location of the city, at the hearth of R&D.

We design and build small satellites for low-earth orbit, geostationary satellites, and even small spacecrafts for the moon and beyond. We offer our customers end-to-end satellite as a service solutions.

We believe that the hardest jobs and the greatest achievements can only be done with the best. If you believe that you are one of the best, it is your job to achieve the hardest, and if you want to plan a new future for the world, join Plan-S!

• Bachelor's degree from Electrical & Electronics Engineering or relevant departments,
• Knowledge and experience of systems engineering processes,
• 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in hardware/system development,
• Strong background in hardware design, integration, and testing,
• Basic knowledge of motor control and rotator systems,
• Familiarity with satellite ground stations is a plus,
• Basic understanding of RF systems is appreciated – willingness to learn and develop in this area is expected,
• Knowledge in Software Defined Radios and GNU Radio is a plus,
• Very good English proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking,
• Initiative and proactivity to take ownership, follow up tasks persistently and ask the right questions to get the job done.

Responsibilities

• Define hardware and software requirements for Plan-S’ ground stations,
• Design and develop ground station architectures and perform system-level detailed designs,
• Plan, coordinate, and perform assembly, integration, test, and verification activities of ground stations,
• Design, prepare, and verify the test setups for ground stations,
• Perform the functional tests and checks of the ground stations, or theirsubsystems, or their components in the lab or in the field,
• Keep ground stations healthy and operational,
• Investigate ground station installation sites and conduct necessary analysis (link budget, noise figure measurements, etc.),
• Analyze and coordinate the purchase of COTS ground station equipment,
• Collaborate with systems engineers, RF engineers, and software engineers for the continuous development of the ground stations,
• Take initiative and ownership in the ongoing reconstruction of ground station infrastructure and ensure task follow-through.

• The opportunity to shape "New Space"
• Great work environment, opportunity to get responsibilities in the first day
• Strong work & team culture empowering autonomy, self-discipline, and personal growth
• Competitive compensation package
• Wide range side benefits package