SATCOM Technician
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Field/Service Technician, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Installation Technician, Telecoms Engineering
Earth Station Operations (ESO) Senior Technician
DISH is seeking an Earth Station Operations (ESO) Senior Technician who can assist in the fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of the radio-frequency (RF) equipment used in large-scale satellite downlink and uplink operations. The qualified individual must be able to function robustly on rotational shift schedules within a team environment. The right candidate will also be required to work outdoors in all elements, be able to lift 75 pounds, climb ladders, operate a motor vehicle and work at heights up to 65 feet.
Rotating shift work, working during holidays and weekends will also be required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure continuous customer support to all Echo Star, DISH Network and all other internal and external customers using SOP related procedures; works under the immediate supervision of the shift Supervisor
- Perform antenna maintenance, which includes; repairing, cleaning, lubrication, and servicing of antenna tracking systems. Requires ability to climb ladders and work at heights in an aerial lift
- Use common RF test equipment such as multi-meters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, synthesized sweepers, and network analyzers to troubleshoot and repair transmission equipment
- Use monitor and control systems to trend data and perform periodic inspections to check the health of all Earth Station equipment
- Perform periodic cleaning, maintenance, and repair of ESO equipment. Including antennas, transmitters, frequency converters, switch units, antenna control equipment, and fiber optic equipment
- Use common hand and power tools such as soldering irons, torque wrenches, hammers, screw drivers, pliers and wrenches, sockets, drills, saws, and crimping tools to complete projects and repairs to earth station equipment
Skills, Experience and Requirements:
- HSD/GED
- Associate of Applied Sciences (AAS) degree in RF Technologies/Satellite Communications or; a basic electronics course completion from a military technical school or accredited technical school/university is preferred but not required
- 2-7 years of RF related work experience suggested experience also preferred
Salary Ranges:
Compensation: $20.72/Hour - $29.62/Hour
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