Satellite Teleport Technician

The Opportunity: Goonhilly Inc. dba Comsat is looking for experienced Satellite Teleport Technicians for both our US teleports Santa Paula California and Southbury Connecticut. The Satellite Technician supports the operations and maintenance of a satellite communications Teleport, including assistance to the engineering staff, field service engineers and end user customers worldwide.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the fundamental knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to react swiftly in fault isolation of complex networks and systems while following procedures for restoration, escalation and notification of routine and abnormal events.
• Providing accurate and detailed documentation and notes for both planned and unplanned work using trouble ticketing systems such as Jira and Service Now. You must have strong PC skills in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Outlook and Visio along with Windows, Unix, and Linux Operating systems.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS:

• Electronics skills include familiarization with basic AC/DC theory, Ohms law, analog and digital components, power supplies, audio frequency (AF) and radio frequency (RF).
• Knowledge and experience with Satellite & RF equipment including antenna tracking and control, KPAs, TWTAs, SSPAs, LNAs, RF converters, Fiber Optics, modems, multiplexers, and satellite hub equipment from iDirect & Newtec.
• Working experience with test equipment such as spectrum and network analyzers, signal generators, carrier monitoring tools, and RF & fiber optic signal sources and power meters.
• Previous experience working with Network equipment to include switches, routers, firewalls, and optical equipment for voice, video, audio and data transmissions over LAN and WAN networks.
• Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, FTP, and secure file and data transfer protocols along with IP addressing and subnetting in a secure environment.
• Familiarity with Facilities equipment such as HVAC, AC and DC power switching and distribution equipment, diesel power generators, UPS’s, security and fire detection/suppression systems.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Associate's degree, Trade Degree/Certification, or equivalent military training in technology.
• 2-4 years of experience in satellite or network operations, and earth station installation and/or maintenance.

RELATED EXPERIENCES:

• Air Force Specialty Code 3D1X3 – RF Transmission Systems & Space Systems Operator & Maintainer
• Navy Enlisted Classifications - ET1404/1405/1406/1433 Electronics Technician - SATCOM Communications Maintenance Technician
• Army Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 25S Satellite Transmission System Operator & Maintainer and similar.
• Marine Corp Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 0627 Satellite Transmission System Operator & Maintainer and similar.