Satellite Communication Engineer

Rakuten

Network

About this role

This engineering role sits within the Satellite Communication Section of the RMI NTN Business Strategy Department and supports the development of a satellite service as ground-station operations grow. The work focuses on the communications infrastructure that connects satellite services with terrestrial networks.

The role maintains, configures and troubleshoots backhaul satellite lines in coordination with satellite carriers and telecommunications equipment vendors. It also covers bandwidth management and expansion planning, validation testing, VSAT installation training for construction companies, construction of earth stations for low-earth-orbit satellites, and radio-station license applications for earth stations.

Applicants need practical experience with satellite communication services such as VSAT, including planning, procurement, design, construction or operation. Experience coordinating with satellite carriers and telecommunications equipment vendors is required. The posting also requires a Level 1 Land-based Special Radio Engineer qualification or higher, a Radio Operator Qualification, and IP knowledge equivalent to Cisco CCNA.

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