Satellite engineer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Satellite engineers install and repair telecoms equipment and satellite systems.

  • Consult with users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements for proposed system modifications or technology purchases.
  • Implement system renovation projects in collaboration with technical staff, engineering consultants, installers, and vendors.
  • Keep abreast of changes in industry practices and emerging
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Satellite engineers typically work around 39 to 41 hours per week.

As a Satellite engineer, you will occasionally work on call.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
45,523 GBP *
per year
16,000 GBP
30,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Satellite engineer

  • 46,112 GBP
  • 40,667 GBP
Average salary for part-time Satellite engineer
Average salary for full-time Satellite engineer

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  • 24,842 GBP
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Salary over time for Satellite engineer

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 42,396 GBP
  • 42,382 GBP
  • 42,534 GBP
  • 43,712 GBP
  • 45,725 GBP
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  • 45,523 GBP
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  • 44,065 GBP
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Future outlook for Satellite engineers

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Very good outlook
168 000+ jobs available
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Balanced outlook
0% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Very good outlook
29% chance of automation in the future

Satellite engineer - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Satellite engineer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 24% of people in this role have a Post-secondary certificate
  • 19% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
  • 14% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree

You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills you need in this job. Relevant courses include:

  • Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation
  • Level 3 Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

You'll need:

  • knowledge of engineering science and technology
  • knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware, and software
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • broadcasting and telecommunications knowledge
  • the ability to repair machines or systems
  • customer service skills
  • the ability to work well with others
  • the ability to work well with your hands
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Satellite engineer

Engineering

Things to highlight for your Satellite engineer interview

Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

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