Radio Frequency Monitoring Specialist

Management Solutions International MSI; Doha; On-site; QAR 109,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Qatar seeks a Space Monitoring Specialist responsible for satellite monitoring and interference resolution. The role includes drafting operational guidelines, conducting investigations, and maintaining an accurate database of space terminals to ensure compliance with national regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in satellite monitoring and interference resolution.
• Proficiency in operating monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor satellites in geostationary/non-geostationary orbits.
• Plan and conduct interference investigations.
• Maintain a comprehensive frequency reference database.

Skills

Satellite Monitoring

Interference Investigation

Database Maintenance

Technical Operations

Tools

Spectrum Analyzers

Drive Test Tools

Job description

Space Monitoring Specialist – Job Responsibilities

Satellite Monitoring & Reporting

Monitor satellites in Geostationary and Non-Geostationary Orbits visible from the Space Radio Monitoring Center (SMC). This includes tracking the following parameters :

Orbital Position

Center Frequency

Generate and submit daily activity reports detailing monitoring investigations and share them with the Operational Lead.

Interference Investigation & Resolution

Plan and conduct investigations to geolocate interfering sources using :

Fixed Monitoring Stations

Terminal Auditing & Database Maintenance

Perform audits on all VSAT and other satellite terminals.

Maintain an accurate and updated database of all space terminals operating within Qatar.

Monitoring Center Operations

Draft operational guidelines for efficient functioning of the SMC Monitoring Center.

Coordinate and support the maintenance of a comprehensive frequency reference database.

Liaise with relevant internal stakeholders during ongoing monitoring operations at events.

Conduct fixed and mobile spectrum monitoring to ensure frequency users and licensees comply with :

National Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP)

ITU Radio Regulations

Licensing conditions

Detect and investigate spectrum violations, including harmful interference, and recommend corrective measures.

Field Monitoring & Technical Operations

Operate portable monitoring tools (e.g., spectrum analyzers) to detect interference sources.

Execute data collection through drive tests and walk tests in accordance with the Network Audit Monitoring Plan.

Operate and verify data integrity using drive test tools.