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

Rakuten (Rakutenmobile) Open · verified Oct 25, 2026
Tokyo Full-time Mid-level Communications

At a glance

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

Pay not stated Communications salary

RoleCommunications
SeniorityMid-level
LocationTokyo
EmploymentFull-time
PostedAug 20, 2026 · 2mo ago
Role brief

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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)
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