Senior Field Services Technician – Satellite & Network

SES Space & DEFENSE; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SES Space & Defense is seeking a Senior Field Service Technician to support Alaska and SOCAL regional networks, including satellite terminals, terrestrial backhaul, and data centers. You will perform on-site maintenance, remote monitoring, and incident resolution in challenging Arctic environments.

The role requires RF/microwave expertise, tower climbing readiness, and strong IP networking skills, with opportunities to travel extensively and support mission-critical government networks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and experience in wireless communication, network engineering, or related field work.
• Foundational RF/Microwave knowledge including antennas, coax, and line-of-sight.

Responsibilities

• Activate and align remote satellite terminals (LEO/MEO/GEO) for proper operation.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot microwave backhaul systems and RF equipment.
• Monitor Alaska/SOCAL networks and respond to incidents to minimize downtime.
• Perform on-site maintenance at remote sites, data centers, and teleports.
• Escalate issues as needed and coordinate with Tier 3 technical resources.

Skills

RF/microwave basics

Tower climbing readiness

IP networking basics

Troubleshooting

Remote operations

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

RF test sets

OTDRs

Electrical diagnostic tools

Multimeters

Job description

SES Space & Defense is seeking a Senior Field Service Technician to support Alaska and SOCAL regional networks, including satellite terminals, terrestrial backhaul, and data centers. You will perform on-site maintenance, remote monitoring, and incident resolution in challenging Arctic environments.

The role requires RF/microwave expertise, tower climbing readiness, and strong IP networking skills, with opportunities to travel extensively and support mission-critical government networks.