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Ground Station Network Engineer
Builds the earth-based infrastructure that talks to satellites
£45k–£95k Space race
What it involves
Designs and operates networks of ground antennas that communicate with satellites for command, telemetry and data downlink, often across globally distributed sites.
Skills & knowledge needed
RF engineeringNetwork infrastructureAntenna systemsSoftware-defined radioSystems integration
Why it's emerging now
Satellite operators increasingly rent ground infrastructure rather than build their own — the networks need engineers.
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