Supports the RF equipment at a large scale 24X7 satellite operations center and performs as a lead on the shift. .Performs fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of the radio-frequency (RF) equipment used in large-scale satellite downlink and uplink operations; such as waveguide assemblies, cables, and fiber-optic systems. Performs component-level troubleshooting required on High-Power Amplifiers (HPA).

• Fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of the radio-frequency (RF) equipment used in large-scale satellite downlink and uplink operations; such as waveguide assemblies, cables, and fiber-optic systems.
• Performs component-level troubleshooting required on High-Power Amplifiers (HPA), fiber-optic systems, up converters, down converters, RF switching units, Antenna Control Units (ACUs), Low-Noise Amplifiers (LNAs) and Low-Noise Block Down converters (LNBs), and switching and/or monitoring audio/video equipment.
• Performs maintenance and repair on large transmit/receive and receive-only satellite antenna systems.
• Provide sketches of drawings required for equipment installation.
• Position requires shift work on three month shift rotation.

SKILLS

• System level and bench level electronics troubleshooting experience.
• Operational configurations awareness and routine preventative maintenance skills required.
• 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.

EXPERIENCE

·  3+ years earth station systems experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

·  Ability to lift 75 lbs.

·  Ability to climb 39 foot antennas and maintain/repair satellite dishes.

EDUCATION:

·    Degree in Electronics from an accredited college or technical school or two years of equivalent experience.

·     Ability to work with mathematical concepts including algebra.

Echostar delivers satellite services through our network of full-service digital broadcast Centers located throughout the U.S.  Our uplink sites support a 24/7/365, mission critical operation  comprised of Earth Station Operations, Broadcast ( Baseband) Engineering, Network Operations and the underlying Information Systems Engineering that drive all operations.

Our Uplinks employ a broad range of technical professionals. We look for individuals who possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and self-motivation, with the ability to work effectively both alone and as part of a team. Our ideal candidates will have ability to multi-task and work well under pressure in a fast-paced, on-time deliverable environment. Due to operational requirements, some candidates must be willing to work shifts.