Satellite Network Engineer

Verizon•Andover, ME

2d•$70,500 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Network Engineering and Operations Engineer responsible for the installation, monitoring, testing, and maintenance of earth station telecommunications and associated equipment. The position involves working with Radio Frequency (RF), Intermediate Frequency (IF), and baseband technologies, performing testing and diagnostic procedures, troubleshooting digital services, and ensuring adherence to Standard Operating Procedures. The engineer will monitor vendor activities, remote monitoring of other teleports, and manage network anomalies and customer issues, including service level monitoring and escalation. Support for the installation, configuration, and testing of satellite and network equipment, as well as coordination of service turn-up with various parties, is also a key responsibility. The role requires performing site operations with minimal supervision, initiating emergency restoration procedures, and monitoring earth station and terrestrial systems. Establishing good working relationships with internal and external departments is essential for timely task completion. Physical requirements include climbing ladders, working aloft, distinguishing wire and cable colors, and lifting up to 100 lbs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or one or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
Experience in Satellite Network Communications.
Experience in IP Technologies.
A valid Driver's License.
Willing to work assigned shifts 24x7 365, scheduled and rotational coverage including last minute flexibility coverage as well as on-call rotations as needs of the business are presented.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Electronics/Telecommunications or experience with RF/Satellite communications.
CCNA/CCNP or other Cisco Certifications.
Experience in /Other Satellite or IP Certifications.
Two or more years of related experience in an associate’s degree in Electronics/Telecommunications or two to four years commensurate experience in RF/Satellite communications.
Experience in RF Technologies/Satellite Communications from a military technical school or accredited technical school/university.

Responsibilities

Performing testing and diagnostic procedures on equipment according to published equipment standards.
Use test, measurement and diagnostic equipment to analyze, interpret, troubleshoot, document and restore digital services.
Following all Standard Operating Procedures to ensure effective results on all workflows.
Monitoring of vendor activities, and remote monitoring of other teleports when necessary.
Monitoring the network for anomalies and handle issues from customers according to established procedures for management and technical escalations.
Monitoring service level and take appropriate action to maintain.
Supporting the assembly, installation, configuration and/or testing of satellite and network equipment (e.g., amplifiers, modems, routers, switches, multiplexers) and associated wiring and cabling.
Coordinating the testing and turn up of service with all involved parties.
Working with government, international and domestic customers to maintain highest level of service for their circuits.
Performing site operation with minimal supervision during eight hour shifts.
Initiating emergency restoration procedures following commercial power failures.
Monitoring earth station and terrestrial systems for proper operation.
Establishing good working relationship with internal/external departments to ensure timely completion of various tasks.
Climbing ladders, working aloft, perceiving differences in wire and cable colors, and moving/lifting items up to 100 lbs.