Senior Field Service Engineer — Satellite Gateway Ops

SES S.A Brazil; Adelaide, Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SES is seeking a Senior Field Service Engineer to lead end-to-end technical execution for gateway operations and engineering field service. This role requires hands-on installation, commissioning, upgrades, fault resolution, and ongoing optimization across global sites.

You will mentor junior engineers and contribute to next-generation gateway initiatives while interfacing with Satellite Operations, Payload Engineering, and Network Engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Master's or bachelor's degree in engineering, electronics, telecommunications, aeronautics, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in the satellite and/or telecommunications industry.
• Strong knowledge of satellite architectures and RF/baseband systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex installation, commissioning, and upgrades for SES gateway stations and Tier-1 terminals.
• Act as senior technical authority on-site, making real-time engineering decisions.
• Perform site surveys, risk assessments, and readiness evaluations.
• Troubleshoot satellite and ground system anomalies and perform root-cause analysis.
• Provide Tier-3 field engineering support during outages and major incidents.

Skills

Satellite systems engineering

RF troubleshooting

English fluency

IP networking

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SES is seeking a Senior Field Service Engineer to lead end-to-end technical execution for gateway operations and engineering field service. This role requires hands-on installation, commissioning, upgrades, fault resolution, and ongoing optimization across global sites.

You will mentor junior engineers and contribute to next-generation gateway initiatives while interfacing with Satellite Operations, Payload Engineering, and Network Engineering teams.