Senior Technician (SATCOM)

Brevco Services SCS; Arezzo; In loco; EUR 10.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An established industry player is seeking a skilled technician to operate and maintain satellite communications systems. This role involves performing unit and field level maintenance, ensuring smooth operations of satellite ground terminals, and managing data networks for NATO forces. The ideal candidate will have a background in digital techniques and experience in troubleshooting complex systems. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to critical communications infrastructure supporting international operations. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Competenze

• 2+ years' experience in satellite ground terminals operation or maintenance.
• Higher vocational training or secondary education with relevant experience.

Mansioni

• Operate and maintain satellite communications facilities and terrestrial links.
• Ensure proper outage reporting and maintain site logs.

Conoscenze

Satellite ground terminals operation

Fault diagnosis and repair

Digital techniques knowledge

TCP/IP fundamentals

Testing and maintenance of communications systems

Formazione

Higher vocational training

Secondary educational qualification

Strumenti

Computer-assisted Monitor and Control System (M&CS)

MODEMs

Cryptographic equipment

Routers and switches

GPS-disciplined Frequency Reference Standards

Fibre Optical cables

Descrizione del lavoro

Experience And Education

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

• Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 2 years post-related experience, or, a secondary educational qualification with 4 years post-related experience
• 2+ years' experience in the operation or maintenance of satellite ground terminals/stations, or related systems such as radars or Line-Of-Sight
• Essential basic experience of:

• Antenna sub-system including; radome, feed horn, reflector, pedestal, waveguides, tracking receiver, servo and drive equipment, including fault diagnosis and repair
• Transmit and receive chains, including; up and down converters, Low Noise Amplifiers and High Power Amplifiers
• MODEMs, cryptographic equipment, routers and switches
• Computer-assisted Monitor and Control System (M&CS) for system supervision
• GPS-disciplined Frequency Reference Standards and associated distribution systems
• Fibre Optical cables and other tails systems
• In-depth knowledge of digital techniques
• TCP/IP fundamentals, video transmission principles and telecommunications quality assurance practices
• Testing and maintenance of modern communications systems

Desirable Qualifications/Experience

• On-line performance, accounting, fault, security and configuration management of digital networks and associated transmission systems, to include; packet switching systems in support of voice & data transfer
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT

Duties/Role

• Operate and perform unit and field level maintenance and emergency interventions on the Satellite Anchor Component and associated communications facilities, and terrestrial links (DLOS, Fibre) terminating at the SAC site
• Maintain SAC site logs and ensure proper outage reporting
• Activate circuits in accordance with circuit work orders
• Operate/maintain data networks to provide reach-back/backhaul anchoring for deployed NATO forces
• Provide feedback to Chief Technician and Station Engineers for internal training program improvements, and ensure maintenance personnel comply with prescribed maintenance procedures
• Participate on On-the-Job-Training (OJT) programs to complement official NCIA Academy training program
• Perform all duties requested by Station Command, and related to daily functioning of the Site and position of the Site within NCIA, NATO, and the local community
• Deputize for higher grade staff, if required
• Performs other duties as may be required