Engineering Software Platform for Satellite Network Design

Replaced manual, error-prone spreadsheet workflows with a scalable internal software platform, accelerating engineering workflows and improving decision quality.

Situation

The client relied heavily on spreadsheet-based models for link budgeting and network design. This approach limited scalability, introduced inconsistencies, and slowed deployment cycles.

Solution

Developed an internal software platform that abstracted complex calculations into reusable, validated components and enabled scalable engineering workflows.

OUTCOMES

85% fewer

spreadsheet-driven calculations

3.1x faster

scenario iteration cycles

48% more

scenarios evaluated weekly

Challenges

Tooling

•Spreadsheet dependency risks
•Manual workflow limitations

Consistency

•Cross-team calculation inconsistency
•Slow scenario iteration

Solutions

Standardized Calculation Models

Encapsulated link budget calculations into standardized models.

Converted spreadsheets into reusable components
Standardized engineering calculation logic
Reduced modeling variability across teams

Automated Performance Computation

Automated gain/loss, availability, and performance computations.

Automated complex engineering calculations
Accelerated evaluation of scenarios

Scenario Simulation Engine

Enabled scenario simulation and rapid iteration.

Supported rapid design iteration cycles
Enabled multi-scenario comparison workflows
Improved decision confidence during planning

Centralized Engineering Interface

Provided a centralized, consistent engineering interface.

Unified engineering modeling workflows
Improved collaboration across teams
Ensured consistent configuration baselines