Global Field SATCOM Engineer — Hands-On & Travel-Ready

Aalyria; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote/in-office

Competitive salary

Equity options

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Aalyria is a leading technology company providing laser communications and spacetime software defined networks for aerospace. As a Field Engineer you will deploy, install, configure, troubleshoot, and integrate SATCOM systems in real-world environments, spanning terrestrial, airborne, shipborne, and satellite terminals.

The role requires hands-on hardware and software skills, ability to travel up to 50%, and collaboration with R&D and mission engineers to ensure successful customer onboarding

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for field deployments up to 50%.
• Hands-on with RF hardware, networking, and mechanicals.

Responsibilities

• Deploy to customer sites and configure Spacetime SATCOM systems.
• Lead surveys, installation, commissioning for various deployment modes.
• Perform assembly and integration across antenna hardware and mechanisms.
• Set up SATCOM terminals and integrate into customer networks.
• Troubleshoot RF, mechanical mounts, and network issues in field environments.
• Monitor systems during demos and collect performance data.
• Perform basic Linux administration and first-level debugging.
• Support teardown, data collection, and post-event reporting.
• Collaborate with R&D and mission engineers for feedback and improvements.
• Deliver technical training and documentation to customer teams.
• Support pre-sales engineering through technical demos and PoCs.

Skills

Travel readiness

RF communications

Linux basics

Strong communication

Independent problem solving

Education

Electrical/Communications Eng degree

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Power meters

Job description

Aalyria is a leading technology company providing laser communications and spacetime software defined networks for aerospace. As a Field Engineer you will deploy, install, configure, troubleshoot, and integrate SATCOM systems in real-world environments, spanning terrestrial, airborne, shipborne, and satellite terminals.

The role requires hands-on hardware and software skills, ability to travel up to 50%, and collaboration with R&D and mission engineers to ensure successful customer onboarding