Senior Technician - Earth Station Operations

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.

Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

Our DISH Technology team challenges the status quo and reimagines capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our team members play vital roles in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.

This position is an intermediate level and provides the foundation to build continuity within the department. They have successfully demonstrated and understand the concepts and principles of RF communications.  Employees in this position typically possess aptitude for basic electronics applications.  The scope of this job includes operations, fabrication, installation, maintenance and repair of the radio-frequency (RF) equipment used in large scale satellite downlink and uplink operations.

This position is located Onsite in Quicksburg, VA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs daily station and equipment checks to verify the health of all earth station operations equipment
• Provides continuous monitoring of all ESO systems ensuring continuity of service
• Performs lowest replaceable unit (LRU) level troubleshooting and repair of ESO equipment
• Assists team members in the fabrication and installation of equipment racks, equipment and rack hardware, waveguide assemblies, RF and data cables, and fiber optic equipment and cables
• Assists team members with ESO equipment installations and de-installations
• Assists in the operations, maintenance and repair of large transmit/receive and receive only satellite antenna systems
• Operates a wide range of test equipment including, but not limited to, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, multimeters, RF power meters, and RF detectors
• Performs routine and non-routine operations, maintenance, and repair on transmit/receive and receive only satellite antenna systems
• Conducts and coordinates outage and restoral activities to include following operational procedures and escalation of notifications
• Performs additional duty management that includes, but is not limited to, tools, publications, test equipment, safety, preventative maintenance, drawings, and database management
• Performs broadcast operations to include quality service monitoring, reporting, encoder group path swaps, slating, and configuration verification
• Performs weather operations during inclement weather using local weather operations procedures
• Performs shipping, receiving, security, escort duties, and any support activities as required
• Participates in and supports continuous improvement initiatives to increase effectiveness and efficiency of processes and procedures

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED and vocational education preferred
•  2-7+ years of progressively related experience

Skills and Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Person (a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident) as position requires access to U.S. export restricted materials
• Possesses an intermediate level of computer software skills with business software to include, but not limited to word processors, spreadsheets, databases, email, slide presentations, and technical drawing software
• Familiar with basic network computer configurations (e.g. IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, etc.)
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written correspondence
• Ability to read and interpret department documentation such as policies, procedures, basic drawings/sketches, technical manuals, and maintenance tickets
• Ability to perform basic algebraic and geometric mathematical functions
• Ability to compose written reports, maintenance tickets, and procedures
• Ability to present technical data to management for review

Working Conditions:

• 4 x10's Sunday - Wednesday, or Wednesday - Saturday
• Shifts are rotating, and are as follows:
• Days - 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Swings - 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (10% shift differential pay)
• Overnights - 10:00 pm - 8:00 am (15% shift differential pay)

This position requires shift work in/near a normal office environment.  Work is also conducted outdoors in all weather conditions sometimes at heights reaching up to 50 ft.  In addition, this position also requires working around high voltage and RF radiation.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, climb ladders, lift up to 100 lbs. with assistance, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, reach (with hands and arms), balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, distinguish colors, talk, and hear.

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. 

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.

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