Field Engineer - LATAM

astspacemobile; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VSAT certification

Remote site experience

Network monitoring tools

Job summary

astspacemobile is seeking a Field Engineer to install, integrate, test, and maintain satellite gateway infrastructure across multiple sites. You will troubleshoot antennas, RF equipment, frequency converters, and related systems to ensure reliable LEO communications.

This role requires hands-on experience with RF test gear (spectrum analyzers, signal generators), strong problem-solving and teamwork, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of field engineering or similar in communications infrastructure.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE/Telecom or related field.
• Knowledge of RF tech, antennas, frequency conversion; satellite gateway experience.
• Experience with RF test equipment: spectrum analyzers, signal generators.
• Networking/IP-based communications and English language skills.
• Strong troubleshooting, organization, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain satellite gateway equipment and infrastructure.
• Diagnose faults in antennas, RF systems, frequency converters, and associated hardware using measurement and diagnostic tools.
• Integrate, commission, and validate gateway components, monitor system health, and identify corrective actions to reduce disruption.
• Provide technical support to remote field locations and collaborate with engineering and operations teams on complex issues.
• Record maintenance work, configurations, and troubleshooting procedures; help track equipment and assets.
• Travel domestically and internationally for installations, upgrades, and maintenance as required.

Skills

RF technology

Antenna systems

Frequency conversion equipment

Satellite communications

Gateway infrastructure

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Networking basics

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE/Telecom

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Job description

Role overview

Install, integrate, test, and maintain satellite gateway infrastructure supporting low-Earth-orbit communications. You will troubleshoot antennas, radio-frequency equipment, frequency converters, and related systems across multiple sites, helping local and remote operations maintain reliable service.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain satellite gateway equipment and infrastructure.
• Diagnose faults in antennas, RF systems, frequency converters, and associated hardware using measurement and diagnostic tools.
• Integrate, commission, and validate gateway components, monitor system health, and identify corrective actions to reduce disruption.
• Provide technical support to remote field locations and collaborate with engineering and operations teams on complex issues.
• Record maintenance work, configurations, and troubleshooting procedures; help track equipment and assets.
• Travel domestically and internationally for installations, upgrades, and maintenance as required.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience as a field engineer, satellite technician, network engineer, or in a similar technical role supporting communications infrastructure, RF systems, or related equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical or electronics engineering, telecommunications, or a related technical field.
• Knowledge of RF technology, antenna systems, and frequency conversion equipment; experience with satellite communications or gateway infrastructure is relevant.
• Ability to use RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers and signal generators, and experience with integration, commissioning, and testing.
• Familiarity with networking, IP-based communications, and telecommunications infrastructure; strong written and spoken English.
• Strong independent troubleshooting, organization, communication, and teamwork skills.

Nice to have

• Satellite communications certifications such as VSAT or SatCom, experience supporting distributed or remote sites, and familiarity with network monitoring and remote support tools.

Benefits and work setup

The work involves frequent domestic and international travel, remote technical sites, and varying environmental conditions. It may require lifting equipment up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, working outside standard hours for critical operations, and holding a valid passport for international travel.