VSAT Engineer / VSAT Technician – Offshore, Marine & Remote Operations

Important – Read Carefully Before Applying

This role is strictly for experienced VSAT engineers/technicians.
If you cannot install, align, commission, and support VSAT systems independently (on-site and remotely), please do not apply.

Job Summary

Pulsar Communication System is hiring a VSAT Engineer / Technician to support offshore vessels, marine operations, and remote desert camps.
The role covers end-to-end VSAT responsibility, including site surveys, installation, commissioning, remote monitoring, and customer support.

Candidates must be comfortable working alone on-site and supporting customers remotely via phone and ticketing systems.

Key Responsibilities1. Site Survey & Field Engineering

• Conduct VSAT site surveys (offshore, maritime, remote camps).

Evaluate:

• Line of sight
• Antenna placement & mounting
• Cable routing, grounding, and safety

Recommend suitable:

• Antenna size
• Ku / Ka band
• Modem and RF components

2. Installation, Alignment & Commissioning

Install and commission:

• Fixed & maritime VSAT antennas
• BUC, LNB, feed assemblies

Perform:

• Satellite acquisition, peaking, and locking
• Cross-pol and link validation

Commission VSAT systems using:

• iDirect
• Hughes
• Other VSAT platforms (advantage)

3. RF Testing & Troubleshooting

Use Spectrum analyzer for:

• Carrier identification
• Interference detection

Verify:

• Eb/No, C/N, link stability
• Troubleshoot RF, modem, antenna, and network faults.

4. Remote Monitoring & Network Operations

Monitor VSAT links using tools such as:

• iMonitor
• Grafana
• DataMiner
• Or similar NMS / monitoring platforms
• Analyze alarms, performance trends, and outages.
• Take proactive actions to restore or optimize services.

5. Remote Customer Support & Ticketing

Provide remote technical support via:

• Phone
• Email
• Ticketing systems

Handle:

• Incident tickets
• Service requests
• Escalations
• Maintain proper documentation and closure reports.

6. Networking & Integration

Configure and troubleshoot basic networking:

• IP addressing
• DNS
• DHCP
• LAN/WAN connectivity

Integrate VSAT with:

• Routers
• Firewalls
• Wi-Fi systems (basic level)

7. Cabling, Termination & Grounding

Crimp and terminate:

• RG6 / RG11 coaxial cables

Ensure:

• Proper grounding
• Weatherproofing
• Cable management standards

Mandatory Requirements (Applications Without These Will Be Rejected)

Experience:

• Minimum 2–5 years in VSAT installation, commissioning & support

Technical Skills:

• Satellite lock & antenna peaking
• Spectrum analyzer operation
• iDirect, Hughes, or similar VSAT modems
• Ku-band & Ka-band systems

Operations:

• Remote support & troubleshooting
• Ticketing system experience
• Monitoring tools usage

Work Style:

• Able to work independently
• Comfortable in remote, offshore, and harsh environments

Added Value (Strong Advantage)

• Maritime VSAT experience (tracking antennas)
• Starlink installation or support experience
• Experience with SLA-based support environments
• Understanding of RF fundamentals & link budgets
• Basic documentation & reporting skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s in:

• Telecommunications
• Electronics
• Electrical Engineering

(Experience is more important than formal education)

Visa & Joining

• UAE experience not mandatory
• Candidates outside UAE are welcome
• Maximum 30 days notice period

How to Apply

Send your CV to: Support@pulsarteleco.com

Email Subject (Mandatory):
“VSAT Engineer / Technician – Offshore & Remote Operations”

CVs must clearly show VSAT installation, commissioning, remote support, and monitoring experience.
Generic CVs will be ignored.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: AED4,500.00 - AED6,000.00 per month