Satellite Communications Gateway Engineer

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

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!

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