Satellite Operations Technician II

Usei Teleport; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

USEI, a premier satellite teleport services provider, seeks an Operations Technician Tier II in Brewster, WA. You will operate and maintain earth station antennas, HPAs, LNAs/LNBs, RF systems, and baseband equipment to support 24x7 services.

Responsibilities include installation, testing, real-time link analysis, preventative maintenance, documenting RF diagrams, and assisting NOC calls. Must have 2+ years in satellite comms; ability to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in satellite communications, teleport, or earth station operations (or equivalent technical training/degree).
• Proficiency with test equipment (spectrum analyzers, frequency counters, power meters, digital test sets).
• Ability to read and interpret RF/electrical drawings and block diagrams.
• PC proficiency (MS Office); ability to learn new technologies quickly.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain earth station antennas, HPAs, LNAs/LNBs, converters, RF switching systems, ACUs, fiber-optic subsystems, and baseband equipment.
• Perform installation, configuration, activation, testing, and troubleshooting of satellite and terrestrial services.
• Monitor and analyze satellite links (EIRP, C/N, etc.); identify and resolve performance issues in real time.
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance, fault isolation, and repairs down to system or component level.
• Support NOC calls/emails, alarm response, and customer service troubleshooting for RF and USEI terrestrial network.
• Maintain accurate documentation, RF diagrams, and performance baselines.
• Participate in occasional missions including TT&C, launch support, and specialized customer services.
• Familiarity with M&C (Monitor and Control) operations and interactions.

Skills

Satcom operations

RF troubleshooting

Test equipment

RF drawings reading

Security clearance

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in RF/Electrical/Telecom

High school diploma

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Power meters

Frequency counters

Digital test sets

Job description

USEI, a premier satellite teleport services provider, seeks an Operations Technician Tier II in Brewster, WA. You will operate and maintain earth station antennas, HPAs, LNAs/LNBs, RF systems, and baseband equipment to support 24x7 services.

Responsibilities include installation, testing, real-time link analysis, preventative maintenance, documenting RF diagrams, and assisting NOC calls. Must have 2+ years in satellite comms; ability to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and obtain security clearance.