Earth Station Satellite Engineer

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Network Engineering and Operations Engineers are responsible for installation, monitoring, testing and maintenance of earth station telecommunications and associated equipment per specifications and operational procedures, Radio Frequency (RF), Intermediate Frequency (IF), and baseband technologies, along with other responsibilities including:

• Performing testing and diagnostic procedures on equipment according to published equipment standards with support. 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.

• Commissioning of VSAT terminals for both I-Direct and Newtec networks.

• Performing multiple VSAT hubs on site providing many customers with critical services.

• 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.

• Three or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.

• Two or more years of experience in Satellite Network Communications.

• 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.

• A degree in Electronics/Telecommunications or experience with RF/Satellite communications.

• Two or more years of experience in IP Technologies.

• CCNA/CCNP or other Cisco Certifications.

• Experience in /Other Satellite or IP Certifications.

• Three or more years of related experience or 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.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, stock incentive programs, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

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