Satellite Communications Technician - RF & Teleport Ops

SES S.A Brazil; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SES seeks a Communications Satellite Technician, Represented, to provide first-level technical support for customer service, teleport operations, installation, and maintenance at the Somis, CA teleport and remote Haleiwa, HI. The role covers monitoring, troubleshooting, and upkeep of satellite communications equipment, with shift work as part of a team.

Responsibilities include on-site installation and preventive maintenance of RF systems, LNA/LNBs, waveguides, upconverters, and related

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in RF/Electrical/Telecommunications or related field (can be substituted).
• Ability to work rotating shifts and on-call.
• Experience with SATCOM, broadband, TCP/IP.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of RF equipment for satellite downlink/uplink operations.
• Troubleshoot HPA, fiber-optic systems, LNA/LNB, and RF subsystems.
• Maintain HTS equipment and perform remote monitoring and troubleshooting.

Job description

SES seeks a Communications Satellite Technician, Represented, to provide first-level technical support for customer service, teleport operations, installation, and maintenance at the Somis, CA teleport and remote Haleiwa, HI. The role covers monitoring, troubleshooting, and upkeep of satellite communications equipment, with shift work as part of a team.

Responsibilities include on-site installation and preventive maintenance of RF systems, LNA/LNBs, waveguides, upconverters, and related