VSAT Deployment Engineer II — Lead Projects

Client of AIQU; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; 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 site surveys, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and handover, ensuring top technical performance and customer satisfaction.

The role requires 5-7 years of hands-on VSAT experience, strong RF budgeting, and proficiency with satellite modems and network tools. Fluency in English and UAE work authorization are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
• 5-7 years hands-on experience in VSAT deployment, commissioning, testing, and maintenance.
• Proven expertise in satellite link budgeting, RF propagation, and signal optimization.
• 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 verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and in multicultural team in the UAE.
• Legal authorization to work in the UAE.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

VSAT deployment

RF budgeting

RF troubleshooting

Satellite modems

Routers

Network management tools

English proficiency

UAE work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Telecommunications

Tools

Satellite modems

Routers

NMS 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 site surveys, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and handover, ensuring top technical performance and customer satisfaction.

The role requires 5-7 years of hands-on VSAT experience, strong RF budgeting, and proficiency with satellite modems and network tools. Fluency in English and UAE work authorization are essential.