Communications Satellite Technician, Represented, you

SES; Somis (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

SES, a leading communications satellite company, seeks a Communications Satellite Technician, Represented, at the Somis teleport in California. You will provide first-level technical support for customer service, teleport operations, installation, and maintenance of satellite communications equipment, including HTS systems, antennas, and ground subsystems.

The role requires reading schematics, performing on-site and remote troubleshooting, shift work as part of a team, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in RF Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field (can be substituted for education).
• Ability to work rotating shifts (day, evening, and night), weekends, holidays, and on call.
• Ability to lift 50lbs, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.
• Experience with SATCOM, broadband, telecommunications, digital video, RF carrier multiplex paths, and TCP/IP.
• Ability to read RF and Electrical Drawings.
• Ground System experience in Satellite Acquisition, including Antenna control, peak optimization procedures and RF path verification.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of RF equipment used in satellite downlink/uplink operations.
• Performs system to component-level troubleshooting on HPA, fiber-optic systems, upconverters, downconverters, RF switch assemblies, ACUs, LNAs/LNBs.
• Maintenance and repair on large transmit/receive satellite antenna systems.
• System level and bench level electronics troubleshooting.
• Read schematics, assemble waveguide systems, utilize test equipment, document tasks, interact with management & engineers.
• Perform on-site installation, preventive maintenance and replacement of electronic/electromechanical equipment.
• Maintain, monitor, and configure HTS equipment at South Mountain Teleport, Somis, CA, USA.
• Troubleshoot remotely and provide instructions via email/phone/remote M&C equipment.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems consoles for satellite missions.
• Create and maintain RF drawings and block diagrams.

Skills

SATCOM

TCP/IP

RF engineering

Electrical drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in RF/Electrical/Telecommunications

Job description

Communications Satellite Technician, Represented

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

As the Communications Satellite Technician, Represented, you will provide first-level technical support for all customer service/ teleport operation, installation, and maintenance processes at the South Mountain, Somis, Ca., Teleport. You will be responsible for the monitoring, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance for satellite communications equipment at the Somis, Ca. teleport, and remote system monitoring and troubleshooting of the Haleiwa, HI teleport. Responsibilities also include maintaining ground operations service throughput for aerial vehicles, cruise line services, in-flight internet, TT&C systems and participate in design, installation and operation of occasional missions. This is a union represented position.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

• Fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of the radio-frequency (RF) equipment used in large-scale satellite downlink and uplink operations; such as waveguide assemblies, cables, RF Systems, Fiber-Optic systems and Networks
• Performs system to component-level troubleshooting as required on High-Power Amplifiers (HPA), fiber-optic systems, upconverters, downconverters, RF switch assemblies, Antenna Control Units (ACUs), Low-Noise Amplifiers (LNAs) and Low-Noise Block Downconverters (LNBs)
• Performs maintenance and repair on large transmit/receive and receive-only satellite antenna systems
• System level and bench level electronics troubleshooting
• Must be able to effectively perform shift work as a cohesive part of a team and solely without supervision
• The ability to read and interpret schematics, assemble wave guide systems, efficiently utilize Industry Standard test equipment, perform documentation tasks, and successfully interact with management & engineers is a must
• Perform moderately complex on-site installation, preventative maintenance and routine repair or replacement of electronic and electromechanical equipment such as: up/down converters, HPA's, fiber optic subsystems, LNA/LNB's, antennas, IP and Baseband equipment (modems, multiplexers, DVB and Broadband technology platforms) and video systems
• Maintains, monitors, and configures High Throughput Satellite (HTS) equipment at South Mountain Teleport, Somis, Ca., U.S.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues remotely, provide instruction via email, phone, and remote Monitoring and Control (M&C) equipment
• Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to build, repair, calibrate, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery
• Install, calibrate, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment to support Satellite launch, track, position, and evaluation missions
• Create and maintain RF drawings and block diagrams

COMPETENCIES

• Customer service
• Multitasking and Prioritization Skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Self-motivated
• Written and verbal communication
• Global cultural awareness
• Inter-Personal Skills

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

Required

• Bachelor's degree in RF Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field experience (can be substituted for education)
• Ability to work rotating shifts (day, evening, and night), weekends, holidays, and on call
• Ability to lift 50lbs, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces
• Experience with SATCOM, broadband, telecommunications, digital video, RF carrier multiplex paths, and TCP/IP
• Ability to read RF and Electrical Drawings
• Ground System experience in Satellite Acquisition, including Antenna control, peak optimization procedures and RF path verification.

Preferred

• Experience working as satellite communication technician
• Experience working at a teleport or earth station
• Ability to solder small components, wires, and cable connectors

SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In conformity with U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and/or other applicable U.S. law, regulation or other requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, certain positions may require U.S. Citizenship, status as a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. or a "protected individual" as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligibility to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.