Satellite Downlink and Uplink Operations Technician

7 days ago

Seattle, Washington, United States DISH Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Satellite Downlink and Uplink Operations Technician to join our team at DISH. As a key member of our Technology department, you will be responsible for designing, fabricating, installing, operating, maintaining, and repairing radio-frequency (RF) equipment and systems used in large-scale satellite downlink and uplink operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the fabrication and installation of equipment racks, equipment, and rack hardware, waveguide assemblies, RF and data cables, and fiber optic systems.
  • Provide technical drawings and documentation of equipment installations and configuration changes.
  • Conduct training and mentoring for less experienced technicians.
  • Act as a technical advisor to ESO technicians and other departments.
  • Possess intermediate knowledge in the functions and operations of antenna tracking systems, traveling wave tube (TWT) and klystron amplifiers, up-converters, down-converters, fiber optic transmitters/receivers, modulators, RF matrix switches, and monitoring & control systems (M&C).
  • Highly proficient in the operation of broadcast transmission test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, RF signal generators, fiber optic test sets, RF detectors, oscilloscopes, RF power meters, and multi-meters.
  • Possess knowledge with Linux OS, GPU/CPU hardware, networking, Virtual Machine building, and management.
  • Compose and contribute technical data to shift reports, service outage reports, maintenance tickets, department procedures, and purchase orders.
  • Apply project management skills to effectively manage/lead department projects.
  • Perform component-level troubleshooting and repair of high-power amplifier equipment (including TWTAs and Klystrons), fiber optic systems, up-converters, down-converters, RF switching units, antenna tracking systems, and earth station ancillary equipment.
  • Perform routine and non-routine operations, maintenance, and repair on transmit/receive and receive only satellite antenna systems.
  • Conduct and coordinate outage and restoral activities, including following operational procedures and escalation of notifications.
  • Perform additional duty management, including tools, publications, test equipment, safety, preventative maintenance, drawings, and database management.
  • Perform broadcast operations, including quality service monitoring, reporting, path swaps, slating, and configuration verification.
Requirements
  • 5+ years of related experience and a Bachelor's degree in an electronics discipline from an applicable curriculum or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Possess an intermediate level of computer software skills with business software, including word processors, spreadsheets, databases, email, slide presentations, and technical drawing software.
  • Familiar with basic network computer configurations, including IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, etc.
  • Ability to apply/perform mathematical concepts, including algebra, logarithmic functions, and trigonometry.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical documentation, procedures, and drawings.
  • Ability to compose and present written reports and proposals to management.

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