Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Telecommunications Satellite Communications Digital Infrastructure
Are you an experienced Satellite Communications professional with a passion for designing next-generation connectivity solutions?
We are looking for a Satellite Solutions Architect to lead the design, development, and optimization of advanced satellite communication solutions supporting enterprise, government, and defense sectors. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies including VSAT, L-band, LEO/MEO/GEO satellite networks, IoT, AI, and hybrid satellite-terrestrial architectures.
Key Responsibilities
As our Satellite Solutions Architect, you will:
*Design end-to-end satellite communication solutions utilizing VSAT (Ku/Ka-band), L-band (Iridium/Inmarsat), and hybrid satellite-terrestrial networks.
*Develop system architectures, RF designs, link budgets, gateway solutions, and resilient network topologies.
*Evaluate satellite technologies, hardware vendors, and service providers to identify the most effective technical solutions.
*Lead technical solution development for bids, RFPs, and client proposals, including architecture design, BoQs, and compliance documentation.
*Collaborate with engineering, NOC, PMO, and commercial teams throughout solution development and project delivery.
*Support Proof of Concepts (PoCs), pilot deployments, and network optimization initiatives.
*Drive innovation by evaluating emerging technologies such as LEO constellations, 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), software-defined satellites, AI-driven network optimization, and IoT integration.
*Participate in technical discussions, client presentations, vendor negotiations, and project handovers.
Qualifications
*Bachelor's or Master's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
*Minimum 10 years of experience in satellite communication systems design, implementation, and operations.
*Strong expertise in:
-VSAT (Ku/Ka-band)
-L-band satellite communications
-LEO, MEO & GEO satellite systems
-RF engineering and link budget analysis
-IP networking, QoS, routing, and redundancy
*Hands-on experience with one or more of the following technologies:
-Hughes
-iDirect
-Gilat
-Comtech
-Iridium
-Inmarsat
-Eutelsat
*Experience preparing technical proposals, responding to RFPs, and supporting bid management.
*Knowledge of ITU regulations, spectrum management, cybersecurity, and network management platforms.
*Excellent communication and presentation skills. Arabic language proficiency is an advantage.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a strategic technical leader who possesses:
*Strong solution architecture and systems design capabilities
*Experience integrating satellite, terrestrial, 5G, and IoT networks
*Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
*Vendor and stakeholder management experience
*Technical proposal development expertise
*Leadership, mentoring, and client-facing capabilities
Why Join Us?
You'll have the opportunity to work on large-scale, mission-critical satellite communication projects while contributing to the evolution of next-generation connectivity solutions across enterprise, government, and defense sectors.
If you're passionate about shaping the future of satellite communications and delivering innovative solutions, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now by sending your updated CV at [email protected] or share this opportunity with your network.