Satellite Technician Job Description
Satellite technician
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Satellite Technician Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective satellite technician job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included satellite technician job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Reads and analyzes technical references and sources to obtain knowledge of assigned Engineering and Operations topics
Leads operational readiness testing, including but not limited to data PID validation, video quality analysis and redundancy switching
Plans installations by reviewing work orders, gathering supplies, evaluating location, locating access, formulating wiring plans, and arranging equipment
Installs and programs equipment
Troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, replaces, and upgrades components
Checks satellite TV systems for correct functionality and optimal performance
Maintains accurate installation, service, and inventory records
Ensures adequate supply levels by inventorying stock and communicating needs to warehouse
Treats customers with respect, courtesy, and professionalism at all times
Coordinates schedules with customers
Satellite Technician Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Satellite Technician
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: SBCA
Education for Satellite Technician
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the satellite technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Education, Technical, Engineering, Associates, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Information Technology, Computer Sciences, Mathematics
Skills for Satellite Technician
Desired skills for satellite technician include:
Hand tools and power tools
Concepts and methods
ISCP
ISCP technologies
Information systems
BGAN and INMARSAT networks
HAIPE encryption devices
LAN/ WAN
Assigned Engineering and Operations topics
But not limited to
Desired experience for satellite technician includes:
Listens to descriptions of problems, answering questions, and resolving issues
Communicates the wiring plan and equipment lay-out with customer prior to the installation
Educates customers by conveying verbal information clearly and concisely
Follows industry codes, regulations, and standards
Adheres to policies and procedures while working autonomously
Maintains a safe work environment by following safe practices and adhering to safety policies, including practicing safe driving techniques
Satellite Technician Examples
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Satellite Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of satellite technician. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for satellite technician
- Refers to and interprets schematics, manuals, and manufacturer's instructions
- Updates and improves job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading technical publications, and participating in on-going technical training
- Supports co-workers and builds positive working relationships with all team members
- Meets or exceeds performance goals and quality standards
- Meets or exceeds productivity standards by prioritizing tasks and working efficiently
- Ensures adequate supply levels by inventorying stock and communicating needs to the warehouse
- Maintains a safe work environment by following safe practices and adhering to to safety policies, including practicing safe driving techniques
- Updates and improves job knowledge by participating in educations opportunities, reading technical publications, and participating in on-going technical training
- Meets or exceed performance goals and quality standards
- Starting base up to $30,472 (depending on experience)
Qualifications for satellite technician
- Bonus potential to earn up to $6,000/year in monthly and quarterly performance incentives
- 78% of medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid holidays and vacation time off
- 50% off of your ATT cell phone plan
- Discounts on 30,000 local and national merchants
- Reviewing installation orders, gathering equipment, supplies and tools and coordinating schedules with customers
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Satellite Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of satellite technician. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for satellite technician
- Verifying correct functionality and optimal performance by testing equipment and connections and identifying and correcting any issues
- Updating and improving your job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications
- Updating and improving your job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publication
- Fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of the radio-frequency (RF) equipment used in large-scale satellite downlink and uplink operations
- 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
- Maintains, monitors, and configures MPEG content in a multi-channel broadcast environment
- Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas
Qualifications for satellite technician
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license in your primary state of residence
- You to successfully complete of pre-employment screening which includes a drug test, criminal background check, fitness for duty, and MVR check
- Have a valid driver's license in your primary state of residence
- Normal authorized medical evaluation for this job, unless previously met
- Must wear body belt and pouch with tools weighing about 15 pounds
- Physical Abilities Evaluation (PAE) will be required
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Satellite Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of satellite technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for satellite technician
- Operate, install, calibrate, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles
- Prepare wiring diagrams, and layout drawings used for installation, and repair of electrical equipment in facilities
- Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to uplink and downlink radio and television programs
- Performs a variety of complex technical functions related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of various types of communications equipment (i.e., voice, data, network, satellite)
- May be a team lead
- May be located at a customer site or an operations center
- Interfaces with vendors on new technology and system updates
- Operations, alignments, and quality performance test for multichannel
- Handles multiple and detailed projects simultaneously with very short
- Continuously monitor network and satellite space segment performance to provide customer tier 1 and tier 2 support as required
Qualifications for satellite technician
- Uses hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, drills and wrenches
- Be able to work rotating shift work and be on call 24x7x365 for off-hours emergencies
- Be able to lift at least 50 pounds and climb ladders
- Customer-centric communication and interpersonal skills (both oral and written)
- Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse organization
- SATCOM, broadband, telecommunications, digital video, and TCP/IP technical skills
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Satellite Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a satellite technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for satellite technician
- Resolve customer issues related to broadband IP communication via satellite transmission
- Monitor iDirect TDMA equipment configurations and network performance, in real-time, and report conditions and anomalies to the designated team lead
- Prepare reports on network utilization, performance and activity as required
- Open and track trouble tickets via Remedy as required to resolve network or remote terminal issues
- Analyze and resolve end user hardware and software computer problems in a timely and accurate manner, and provide end user training where required
- Respond to client trouble calls, on a basic and intermediate level, to analyze, diagnose and resolve the problem
- Work with end users and department heads to identify and document required network service levels
- Monitor and test satellite network performance and provide satellite network performance statistics and reports
- Aid in the development of business continuity and disaster recovery plans, and maintain current knowledge of plan executables
- Perform satellite network and security audits
Qualifications for satellite technician
- Trade school, military training or higher in electronics or communication systems
- Study Guides for pre-employment screening (click the links below to open the various study guides)
- Technical/Mechanical Test - Field III
- Premises Technician Inventory
- Premises Technician Assessment
- Physical Abilities Evaluation
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Satellite Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a satellite technician. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for satellite technician
- Isolate and correct network faults using network management tools (iMonitor, iBuilder, and Solarwinds)
- Manage service restoration activities and track/update trouble ticketing system (Remedy)
- Provide status reports to customers and management personnel
- Provide testing and implementation support of new software releases for deployed network equipment
- Maintain timely and accurate helpdesk records using the ticket management system and master station logs
- The telecommunications specialist II may supervise the operation and maintenance of communication network systems
- Supports design requirements of military secure and non-secure voice, video and data networks
- Responsibilities include protocol analysis, knowledge of common network protocols, high speed network topologies and satellite networks, and current computer operating systems and protocols
- Travel to sites within the AOR will be required (~50%), primarily within Europe and North Africa
- Preparation and transfers of sterile IV medications under the direction of a pharmacist and in compliance with current regulations and standards
Qualifications for satellite technician
- You to be able to stand for extended periods of time, lift up to75 pounds, climb ladders up to 40 feet in length, work in tight spaces, including attics and crawl spaces and work outside in extreme weather conditions, including precipitation and temperature variations
- High school or equivalent business training
- May coordinate maintenance projects
- Interacts with customers to correct and solve routine technical issues
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, with 5 years progressively complex SATCOM engineering experience (or equivalent combination of education/training and experience)
- Candidate must have a Top Secret (TS) Clearance with SCI eligibility determination