Alaska VSAT Design Engineer - Ku/Ka-band RF Expert

Techner Ltd; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Long-term engagement

Job summary

Techner Ltd. seeks an experienced VSAT Design Engineer to support satellite connectivity projects in remote Alaska locations. You will design end-to-end VSAT networks, perform RF calculations, and configure platforms such as iDirect, Hughes, Viasat or Comtech.

Qualifications include 5+ years of VSAT design, DVB-S2/S2X knowledge, and FCC licensing. Willingness to relocate to Alaska is preferred, with collaboration across field teams and NOC support during commissioning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of VSAT network design experience.
• Experience with DVB-S2/S2X modulation and MF-TDMA.
• FCC licensing and regulatory knowledge.
• Willingness to relocate to Alaska or already based there.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end VSAT network solutions including link budget analysis, antenna sizing and frequency planning.
• Perform RF calculations including EIRP, G/T, C/N and rain fade margin analysis.
• Design hub and remote site configurations for Ku-band/Ka-band satellite systems.
• Develop technical documentation including network diagrams, link budgets, site design packages and MOPs.
• Configure and validate iDirect, Hughes, Viasat or Comtech VSAT platforms.
• Coordinate with satellite operators for spectrum licensing and frequency coordination.
• Ensure FCC regulatory compliance for all satellite deployments.
• Collaborate with field and construction teams to ensure designs are deployable in remote or harsh Alaskan environments.
• Support NOC teams during site commissioning and acceptance testing.
• Perform IP network design including TCP/IP, VLAN, QoS and routing protocols over satellite links.
• Attend daily coordination meetings with client and project teams on-site.

Skills

VSAT network design

RF calculations

iDirect/Hughes/Viasat/Comtech

TCP/IP QoS routing

FCC licensing

Ku/Ka-band knowledge

Alaska deployment experience

CCNA/CCNP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications

Tools

iDirect platform

Hughes HT2000W

Viasat/Comtech platforms

Job description

Techner Ltd. seeks an experienced VSAT Design Engineer to support satellite connectivity projects in remote Alaska locations. You will design end-to-end VSAT networks, perform RF calculations, and configure platforms such as iDirect, Hughes, Viasat or Comtech.

Qualifications include 5+ years of VSAT design, DVB-S2/S2X knowledge, and FCC licensing. Willingness to relocate to Alaska is preferred, with collaboration across field teams and NOC support during commissioning.