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Communications Satellite Technician, Represented
2020-09-14 11:11:52| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY As the Communications Satellite Technician, Represented, you will provide firstlevel technical support for all customer service teleport operation, installation, and maintenance processes at the Woodbine earth station. You will be responsible for the monitoring, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance for satellite communications equipment at Earth Stations located throughout the Western Hemisphere. You will be responsible for maintaining service throughput for unmanned aerial vehicles, cruise line services, inflight internet, and several humanitarian missions. This is a union represented position. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES KEY RESULT AREAS Fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of the radiofrequency RF equipment used in largescale satellite downlink and uplink operations such as waveguide assemblies, cables, and fiberoptic systems Performs componentlevel troubleshooting required on HighPower Amplifiers HPA, fiberoptic systems, upconverters, downconverters, RF switching units, Antenna Control Units ACUs, LowNoise Amplifiers LNAs and LowNoise Block Downconverters LNBs Performs maintenance and repair on large transmitreceive and receiveonly satellite antenna systems System level and bench level electronics troubleshooting experience Must be able to perform shift work as a cohesive part of a team and with minimal supervision The ability to read and interpret schematics, assemble wave guide systems, efficiently utilize sophisticated test equipment, perform documentation tasks, and successfully interact with management engineers is a must Perform moderately complex onsite installation, preventative maintenance and routine repair of electronic and electromechanical equipment such as updown converters, HPAs, fiber optic subsystems, LNALNBs, antennas, IP and Baseband equipment modems, multiplexers, DVB and Broadband technology platforms and video systems Maintains, monitors, and configures High Throughput Satellite HTS equipment both at Woodbine and at all HTS sites Troubleshoot equipment issues remotely, provide instruction via email or phone, and test repaired equipment through remote Monitoring and Control MC 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 computercommunications systems consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles COMPETENCIES Customer service Prioritization Problemsolving Team player Flexibility Selfmotivated Written and verbal communication Global cultural awareness QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE Required Bachelors degree in RF Engineering, 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, HTS, and TCPIP Ability to read RF and Electrical Drawings Preferred Experience working as satellite communication technician Experience working at a teleport or earth station Experience creating RF drawings and diagrams Ability to solder small components, wires, and cable connectors WHATS IN IT FOR YOU? In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer you a truly global opportunity in an exciting industry and all the support youll need for both your professional and personal development. But most of all, we offer a truly unique opportunity to play your part in making a difference for those who need it most. We strive to uphold honesty, transparency and courage in everything we do. Were proud to belong to the SES team and collaborate towards success. GOOD TO KNOW SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal OpportunityAffirmative 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, andor 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. 1324ba3, or eligibility to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. Apply HERE
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