LEO satellite constellation delivering NB-IoT to unconnected regions
Sateliot operates a LEO satellite network built around NB-IoT protocols to extend mobile coverage to areas without terrestrial infrastructure. The stack—Python, Linux, 5G PHY algorithms, Xilinx FPGAs, and embedded systems (FreeRTOS, VHDL/Verilog)—reflects hardware-software co-design at scale. Active adoption of Xilinx Versal, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot indicates modernization of the payload and ground-station development pipeline. Heavy engineering hiring (32 roles, mostly mid and senior) alongside regulatory and operations capacity suggests a company scaling toward satellite launches and MNO partnerships in parallel.
Sateliot is a Barcelona-based satellite operator founded in 2018, building and operating a LEO constellation to provide NB-IoT connectivity globally. The business model targets IoT connectivity gaps in remote and underserved regions by partnering with mobile network operators (MNOs) for roaming integration and service activation. Core operations span satellite payload design, 5G RAN testbed integration, mission control systems, and cloud-native APIs for service delivery. Current projects include roaming service integration with MNOs, 5G physical layer algorithm development, and the Tritó satellite program validation. The company faces substantial regulatory and interoperability challenges across multiple jurisdictions and command-control ecosystems.
Python, Linux, 5G, Xilinx FPGAs (Zynq, Versal), VHDL/Verilog, C/C++, FreeRTOS, Git, GitHub Copilot, Grafana, Prometheus, OpenSearch, Elasticsearch, AWS CloudWatch for monitoring and logging.
Satellite payload development, 5G physical layer algorithms, roaming service integration with MNOs, mission control systems, cloud-native APIs, and validation of the Tritó satellite program.
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