Ground Terminal Technical Ops Engineer, Kuiper Ground Systems

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Job summary

A leading technology firm seeks a Ground Terminal Technical Ops Engineer for Project Kuiper’s satellite communications initiative. The role involves ensuring high performance of satellite ground systems through troubleshooting and operational support. Candidates should have a technical background and experience in satellite communications systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in satellite communications ground systems and operations.
• Ability to resolve technical issues and maintain documentation.
• Experience with on-site troubleshooting and radio/mobile telecommunications.

Responsibilities

• Address and remediate antenna faults and anomalies.
• Perform on-site fault analysis of gateway antennas.
• Manage interactions with partners to ensure project compliance.

Skills

Satellite communications

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in RF, Aerospace, or related field

Job description

Ground Terminal Technical Ops Engineer, Kuiper Ground Systems

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Description

Project Kuiper is launching a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

Have you ever wanted to become involved in the global rollout of satellite earth stations for a high-performance satellite constellation? We are looking for a Satellite Ground Technical Operations Engineer to join Project Kuiper's ground gateway terminal operations team. You will lead efforts to ensure high performance ground gateways are able to continuously serve our broadband customers by investigating faults and anomalies, both remotely and on-site at our gateway terminals. You will collaborate with other subject matter experts to develop the tools and procedures necessary to support this global endeavor.

This position may require access to information, technology, or hardware that is subject to export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment in this position is contingent upon obtaining any required export licenses or other approvals from the United States government. As such, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain any necessary export licenses or approvals based on their nationality, citizenship, and any other factors considered by the applicable export control regulations."

Key job responsibilities

• Address and remediate antenna faults, alarms, and anomalies
• Perform on-site fault analysis and troubleshooting of gateway antennas
• Maintain and/or update antenna calibrations as necessary
• Perform software updates/upgrades of antenna components
• Manage tactical interactions with partners to ensure milestones, deliverables, and technical artifacts are technically compliant with project objectives and programmatic requirements.
• Work with stakeholder teams to maintain operational terminals in sync with organizational goals.
• Develop team training plans and materials.
• Communicate regularly with senior management on status, risks and change control.
• Focus on our efforts in the EMEA region
  
  

A day in the life

As a Gateway Terminal Technical Ops Engineer, you will provide both remote and on-site leadership to analyze, fix, and maintain our gateway antennas across the world. You will address tickets generated by our automated monitoring systems; providing critical feedback to dial in and improve our systems. You must be willing to travel (up to 50%) to our gateways in order to address physical problems and troubleshoot faults and anomalies. Your contributions will keep our systems capable of serving our customers. These systems provide mission critical communications with Kuiper satellites. Ground terminals include state of the art tracking antennas, modems, and innovative support systems.

About The Team

The Ground Systems team is responsible for the architecture, design, build, installation, and operation of globally located Kuiper Ground and TTnC terminals. Our Ground Gateways enable high data rate, low latency communications between Kuiper points of presence and our Low Earth Orbit Satellite constellation. The team works closely with Ground Infrastructure Services, Networks, Regulatory, Payload Test, and RF Systems teams to ensure Kuiper provides a seamless customer experience.

Basic Qualifications

Experience working in satellite communications ground systems and operations

Work experience in design and commission of radio/mobile telecommunications/RAN installations or SATCOM earth stations.

Network integration experience in troubleshooting and on-site support.

Ability to solve problems at their root, stepping back to understand the broader context.

Ability to write and review accurate and complete support procedures, system documentation, and issue tracking entries.

Bachelor's Degree in RF, Aerospace, or other technical discipline or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with satellite communications earth stations or network development, deployment, and operation

Ka-band experience as related to earth/ground station infrastructure

LEO and/or MEO satellite systems experience.

Excellent technical, problem-solving and communication skills

Ability to communicate in multiple languages

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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