Staff Technician - Earth Station Operations

Company: Dish
Location: Spokane
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Company Summary

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.

Department Summary

Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our people play vital roles in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

This position is at an advance technical level and provides the foundation to build continuity within the department. The scope of this job includes design, fabrication, installation, operations, maintenance and repair of radio-frequency (RF) equipment and systems used in large-scale satellite downlink and uplink operations. Performs leadership responsibilities to include training, documentation, and mentoring.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads the fabrication and installation of equipment racks, equipment and rack hardware, waveguide assemblies, RF and data cables, and fiber optic systems
• Provides technical drawings and documentation of equipment installations and configuration changes
• Conducts training and mentoring for less experienced technicians
• Acts as a technical advisor to ESO technicians and other departments
• Possesses 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. These include, but are not limited to, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, RF signal generators, fiber optic test sets, RF detectors, oscilloscopes, RF power meters, and multi-meters
• Possesses knowledge with Linux OS, GPU/CPU hardware, networking, Virtual Machine building, and management
• Composes and contributes technical data to shift reports, service outage reports, maintenance tickets, department procedures, and purchase orders
• Applies project management skills to effectively manage/lead department projects
• Performs 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
• 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 including 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, path swaps, slating, and configuration verification
  Skills, Experience and Requirements
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  • 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
    
    Skills and Qualifications:
    
    • 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 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
      
      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.
      
      Salary Ranges
      
      Compensation: $27.02/Hour - $38.72/Hour
      Benefits
      
      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: DISH 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.
      
      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.

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