Antenna Field Engineer (UK)

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Job Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Field Antenna Engineer to join our team and play a critical role in supporting and maintaining operational readiness of our network of LEO tracking antennas. In this position, you’ll work closely with our Site Management team and our global network of Vendors, contributing directly to our ongoing projects and initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within an organization that values growth, teamwork, and professional development.

Who You Are:

You’re agile and love rolling up your sleeves. You read, learn, examine, and are full of ideas. You’re sparked by a fast pace and new challenges. You want to make a real difference in the world by revolutionizing technology in Space.

What You’ll Do:

The Antenna Field Engineer will be responsible to support operation, troubleshooting and diagnosis of field-related trouble calls, and issues associated with earth station and satellite network systems. The position requires a system-level understanding of the principles of satellite RF communications including Ku-Band and Ka plus familiarity with the following equipment is desirable: LEO tracking antennas, Antenna Control Units (ACU)s, transmitters, antennas, antenna controls, motors, resolvers, LNAs, encoders, 3-phase power, signal routing, fiber optics. The position also requires basic knowledge of network communications. The candidate will need the ability to read schematic, technical documents and wiring diagrams and create technical procedures. They will also require experience in using a ticketing system and documenting their work within.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Test, troubleshooting, commissioning and continuing support of Satellite Network Portals (SNP) build out and operation.

• Support of installation, commissioning, and integration with OneWeb Partners

• Knowledge of rack integration, cable fabrication, cable terminations and interconnect wiring diagrams

• Optimizing earth station antennas performing antenna patterns, G/T, and overall functionality

• Ability to configure and test IP based network equipment and peripherals.

What You'll Need:

• Strong knowledge of satellite RF communications (Ku/Ka-Band)

• Experience with LEO antennas, ACUs, RF components, and fiber systems

• Basic understanding of IP networking

• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation

• Hands-on experience in testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning satellite or earth station systems

• Experience with installation, integration, and field support activities

• Skills in rack integration, cabling, and interconnections

• Familiarity with ticketing systems and technical reporting

Where You’ll Work: London, UK

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