Satellite Communications Gateway Engineer

Blue Signal Search; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home-office perks

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous PTO

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Satellite Communications Gateway Engineer to maintain network uptime and support engineering projects. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 2-7 years of experience in RF communication or satellite systems. The role offers true work-from-anywhere flexibility within the U.S., a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching. Join a team making a direct impact on satellite networks relied upon by first responders and industrial IoT customers worldwide.

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of hands-on experience with RF communication or satellite ground systems.
• Comfortable working in Linux environments plus scripting for automation.
• Working knowledge of RF signal paths and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor gateway health dashboards and triage alarms to maintain network uptime.
• Investigate and resolve operational tickets with documented fixes.
• Build and automate test harnesses for hardware and software releases.

Skills

RF communication

IP networking

Linux scripting

Knowledge of AWS data tools

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Telecommunications, Physics, or related discipline

Tools

Grafana

Power BI

Job description

Satellite Communications Gateway Engineer

Location: Remote — Nationwide, USA

Our client is a trail-blazer in global satellite connectivity, powering mission-critical voice, data, and IoT services for customers on land, at sea, and in the air. As a Satellite Communications Gateway Engineer, you will be the linchpin between live-site operations and forward-looking engineering projects, keeping more than 30 earth-station gateways online while shaping the next generation of network performance. Expect meaningful autonomy, a supportive remote culture, and a clear path to grow into senior technical or leadership posts.

Key Responsibilities

• Safeguard network uptime by monitoring gateway health dashboards and triaging alarms across RF, IP, and power domains, collaborating with reliability, RF, and core-network teams to surpass SLA targets.
• Investigate and resolve tickets from first report to verified fix, documenting root cause and preventive actions along the way.
• Turn metrics into action, mining telemetry to spot performance trends and running targeted tests that validate new thresholds or design tweaks.
• Build and automate test harnesses (Python, Bash, or similar) to vet hardware and software releases before production rollout.
• Author and maintain knowledge assets—operational run-books, technical bulletins, and O&M procedures—for use by engineering and NOC staff.
• Cross-train teammates and deliver hands-on workshops to adjacent departments, fostering a culture of shared expertise.
• You'll be part of a dynamic on-call team, taking the lead on-site for gateway support or upgrades, with travel commitments of up to 15% domestically and abroad.

Required Background

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Telecommunications, Physics, or a related discipline.
• 2-7 years of hands-on experience with RF communication, satellite ground systems, or related wireless infrastructure—early-career engineers encouraged to apply.
• Working knowledge of RF signal paths, IP networking, and security best practices.
• Comfort with Linux environments plus scripting for automation; familiarity with Grafana, Power BI, or AWS data tools is a plus.

Preferred Extras

• Microwave or antenna-system experience.
• Exposure to AWS services such as S3 or Kinesis.
• Mechanical aptitude gained through field or lab work.

What’s In It For You

• True work-from-anywhere flexibility inside the United States, with company-funded home-office perks.
• Comprehensive benefits package—medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and generous PTO.
• Direct impact on a live satellite network relied upon by first responders, maritime operators, and industrial IoT customers worldwide.
• A culture rooted in helping others, doing the right thing, and being excellent—mirroring our own values at Blue Signal.

Ready to Elevate Global Connectivity?

Submit your resume today or reach out to a Blue Signal recruiter for a confidential conversation. Let’s build the future of satellite communications together!

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal is a leading executive search firm, specializing in engineering recruitment. Our engineering recruiting team has expertise placing high-performing talent in areas such as electrical, mechanical, civil, and telecom engineering.