Satellite Field Engineer LATAM — Global Travel

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

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.