Satellite Communication Engineers, Satellite Communication Section (RMI NTN Business Strategy Dep)

Rakuten (Rakutenmobile) Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

Tokyo Full-time Mid-level Communications

Mid-level Communications role at Rakuten (Rakutenmobile). Tokyo · full-time.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You'll maintain, configure, manage, and troubleshoot backhaul satellite links alongside satellite carriers
You'll train construction companies to install VSAT systems
You'll track backhaul capacity and create plans for additional bandwidth
You'll plan, run, and manage satellite communication validation tests
You'll support low-orbit Earth station construction and radio license applications

What you bring

You have practical satellite communications experience, including VSAT planning, procurement, design, construction, or operations
You have coordinated work with satellite operators and telecommunications equipment suppliers
You hold a Level One land-based special radio engineer credential or a radio operator qualification
You understand IP networking at a Cisco CCNA-equivalent level

Who this fits

This suits a mid-career satellite communications engineer based in Tokyo. The role calls for advanced English and intermediate Japanese. Experience with low-orbit satellite Earth stations, major Earth station builds, licensing inspections, or chief telecommunications engineer credentials is preferred

From the employer

Job Description:

About Organization

This role is critical to the development of our "Saikyo satellite service," where ground station-related operations are increasing. We utilize satellite communication technology to provide users with higher quality services, offering the opportunity to continuously learn cutting-edge satellite communication-related technologies.

Job Duties

Depending on your skills and experience, you will be in charge of the following tasks:

Maintain, manage, configure and troubleshoot backhaul satellite lines in collaboration with satellite carriers
Conducting VSAT installation training for construction companies
Manage the bandwidth of backhaul satellite lines and develop expansion plans
Planning, implementing, and managing various validation tests related to satellite communications
Construction of Earth Stations for Low Earth Orbit Satellites
Radio station license application for earth station

Minimum Qualifications

Practical experience in satellite communication services (e.g., VSAT) (planning, procurement, design, construction, operation, etc.)
Experience in coordinating with satellite carriers and telecommunications equipment vendors
Level 1 Land-based Special Radio Engineer or higher Radio Operator Qualification
IP knowledge (Cisco CCNA equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, work experience and qualifications related to:

Earth stations for low-orbit satellites and low-orbit satellites
Large Earth Bureau Construction
Radio station license application and registration inspection of earth stations
Qualification of Chief Telecommunications Engineer

Languages:

English (Overall - 3 - Advanced)、 Japanese (Overall - 2 - Intermediate)