Lead VSAT Deployment Engineer – Satellite Systems

Client of AIQU; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of AIQU is seeking an Engineer Level 2 to lead VSAT and satellite deployment projects across the UAE. You will manage the full project lifecycle from site surveys and commissioning to testing, troubleshooting and handover, ensuring high technical performance and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 5–7 years of hands-on VSAT experience, with strong RF budgeting and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications or a related field.
• 5-7 years of hands-on experience in VSAT system deployment, commissioning, testing and maintenance.
• Proven expertise in satellite communication link budgeting and RF propagation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for RF and network faults in satellite systems.
• Experience with configuration and operation of satellite modems, routers and network management tools.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication; ability to work in a multicultural UAE team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct VSAT and satellite site surveys.
• Lead installation, commissioning and testing of VSAT earth stations and network equipment.
• Perform system performance verification, acceptance testing and RF/network troubleshooting.
• Coordinate deployment activities with clients, vendors and project teams.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, installation reports and handover packages.
• Provide on-site technical support and training to junior engineers and field technicians.
• Ensure health, safety and regulatory compliance during deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system design and performance.
• Monitor deployed systems and apply firmware updates and patches as needed.

Skills

RF budgeting

RF propagation

Troubleshooting RF

English communication

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Telecommunications or related field

Tools

Satellite modems

Routers

Network management tools

Job description

Client of AIQU is seeking an Engineer Level 2 to lead VSAT and satellite deployment projects across the UAE. You will manage the full project lifecycle from site surveys and commissioning to testing, troubleshooting and handover, ensuring high technical performance and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 5–7 years of hands-on VSAT experience, with strong RF budgeting and problem-solving skills.