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We are seeking a specialist Ground StationEngineer to own the maintenance, reliability and lifecycle of all antenna assets (range, hosted and proprietary). This is a hands‑on technical role combining preventative/corrective maintenance, deep troubleshooting (L1–L3), supplier/manufacturer liaison and formalisation of operational procedures to guarantee mission readiness for launches.
Core Responsibilities
- Operate, manage and conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on antenna systems, ACUs, modems, spectrum analysers, radomes and associated auxiliary equipment.
- Plan and coordinate maintenance activities with internal stakeholders, launch clients, GS operators, hosted parties and manufacturers.
- Lead on‑site troubleshooting and fault resolution (fibre, RF links, rack/cabinet equipment); minimise downtime through decisive technical action.
- Act as primary technical point of contact for manufacturers, suppliers and launch clients; manage ticketing, spares and repair workflows.
- Maintain, update and implement installation, maintenance and safety documentation; provide post‑maintenance reporting.
- Support hardware procurement decisions and contribute technical input to scheduling and software development projects.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Engineering (aerospace/electrical/RF/telecom preferred).
- Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in ground station, antenna or RF systems maintenance and operations.
- Demonstrable RF expertise (link budgets, EIRP, polarization, antenna patterns) and troubleshooting experience.
- Proven track record in fault diagnosis across L1–L3, vendor liaison and on‑site repair campaigns.
- Comfortable in regulated environments; experience with supplier certifications and compliance desirable.
- Client‑facing, organised, resilient under pressure, strong written documentation skills.
- Willingness for frequent international travel; fluent English (additional EU language advantageous).
- Team player who can also work independently; good sense of humour valued.
Company: SaluteMyJob
Location: Scotland
Job Description:
We are seeking a specialist Ground StationEngineer to own the maintenance, reliability and lifecycle of all antenna assets (range, hosted and proprietary). This is a hands‑on technical role combining preventative/corrective maintenance, deep troubleshooting (L1–L3), supplier/manufacturer liaison and formalisation of operational procedures to guarantee mission readiness for launches.
Core Responsibilities
- Operate, manage and conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on antenna systems, ACUs, modems, spectrum analysers, radomes and associated auxiliary equipment.
- Plan and coordinate maintenance activities with internal stakeholders, launch clients, GS operators, hosted parties and manufacturers.
- Lead on‑site troubleshooting and fault resolution (fibre, RF links, rack/cabinet equipment); minimise downtime through decisive technical action.
- Act as primary technical point of contact for manufacturers, suppliers and launch clients; manage ticketing, spares and repair workflows.
- Maintain, update and implement installation, maintenance and safety documentation; provide post‑maintenance reporting.
- Support hardware procurement decisions and contribute technical input to scheduling and software development projects.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Engineering (aerospace/electrical/RF/telecom preferred).
- Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in ground station, antenna or RF systems maintenance and operations.
- Demonstrable RF expertise (link budgets, EIRP, polarization, antenna patterns) and troubleshooting experience.
- Proven track record in fault diagnosis across L1–L3, vendor liaison and on‑site repair campaigns.
- Comfortable in regulated environments; experience with supplier certifications and compliance desirable.
- Client‑facing, organised, resilient under pressure, strong written documentation skills.
- Willingness for frequent international travel; fluent English (additional EU language advantageous).
- Team player who can also work independently; good sense of humour valued.
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Posted: April 17th, 2026