Staff Ground Station Infrastructure Manager

Skylo

. Own end-to-end infrastructure for Skylo’s global ground station footprint, from site review through commissioning and steady-state operations .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeMountain View • California • United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $187,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing satellite ground station infrastructure, including RF systems, site power, and environmental systems, while ensuring compliance and effective vendor management. Proven ability to lead multi-site deployments and mentor teams in a cross-functional environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Satellite Ground Station ManagementRF Systems ExpertiseInfrastructure AutomationVendor ManagementSite Acceptance Testing

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringTelecommunicationsAntenna InstallationStructured CablingSite Infrastructure MonitoringTroubleshootingAnalytical SkillsOptimization SkillsCapacity Expansion PlanningDocumentation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationMentoringMotivatingProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Monitoring ToolsGit-Based WorkflowsNetwork SystemsRF ChainsBaseband Equipment

Industry Keywords

Ground Station InfrastructureTelecom/Data Center InfrastructureSafety ComplianceRegulatory CoordinationInternational Travel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end infrastructure for Skylo’s global ground station footprint, from site review through commissioning and steady-state operations
Define site requirements and standards for power, UPS/generator backup, HVAC, grounding, physical security, and rack/shelter layouts
Oversee installation of network systems, RF chains, baseband and server equipment, and site networking including fiber, backhaul, and redundant connectivity
Lead Site Acceptance Testing, commissioning, and handover to operations with complete as-built documentation
Manage vendors, integrators, and colocation partners, including scope, schedules, SOWs, and on-site execution across multiple countries and time zones
Maintain inventory and a spares strategy for ground station hardware, RF equipment, and site assets
Drive site audits, safety compliance, regulatory and licensing coordination, and equipment certifications
Serve as the escalation point for site-level incidents, outages, and critical infrastructure issues
Plan and execute site upgrades, capacity expansions, and technology refreshes
Build repeatable deployment playbooks, MOPs, and automation to scale rollouts efficiently
Mentor engineers and field teams and set technical direction for ground station infrastructure
Report directly to the Director of Network Implementation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Electronics, or a related field
10+ years of experience in deploying and managing satellite ground stations, teleports, or telecom/data center infrastructure
Expertise in RF systems, antenna installation, site power and environmental systems, structured cabling, and site infrastructure monitoring
Proven track record of multi-site, multi-country deployments with external vendors and partners
Familiarity with infrastructure automation, monitoring tools, and Git-based workflows
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and optimization skills across RF, infrastructure, and network layers
Excellent collaboration, communication, and documentation skills in cross-functional environments
Willingness to travel internationally to ground station sites
Ability to work well with people around the globe and be both highly motivated and motivating
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Must answer whether employment visa sponsorship will be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation packages including a stock option-based equity program
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plan
Monthly allowances for wellness and education reimbursement
A generous time-off policy and holidays
Opportunity to temporarily work abroad
Opportunity to operate the world's first commercial, live direct-to-device satellite network
Access to a world-class team across software, hardware, chipsets, telecom, satellite, and network virtualization
Open, transparent, inclusive culture
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Equity options