Earth Station Operations Engineer

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

DISH is seeking an Earth Station Operations (ESO) Engineer I who can design, develop, manufacture, install, provide engineering analysis and repair ESO radio-frequency (RF) equipment, components, and systems. The scope of this job includes project management skills and Subject Matter Expertise (SME) of RF equipment involved in operating a large 24x7 satellite communications earth station. 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 50 feet. Rotating shift work, working during holidays and weekends will also be required. This individual will be the primary on-shift SME technical resource for the on-shift personnel. This individual must be able to organize, train, lead, and delegate tasks with the department. Previous experience in a supervisory role beneficial.

• Ensure continuous customer support to all EchoStar, Dish Network and all other internal and external customers using SOP related procedures
• Experience as a leader in the RF field. Proven ability to drive special projects to completion and serve as a technical expert and consultant. Proficient at reviewing and recommending changes to established policies and procedures
• Primary resource for troubleshooting and repair of all ESO equipment components, which includes antenna drive mechanisms, transmission amplifiers, waveguide assemblies, cabling, and fiber optic systems
• Supervisory responsibilities to include managing shift workload for the ESO department, ESO Technicians and Engineers in lieu of the shift Supervisor
• Ability to train technicians/engineers on equipment operation, troubleshooting, established policies and procedures. Able to mentor new employees and peers. Collaborates cross-functionally with other engineering teams
• Coordinates with vendors to complete engineering projects and/or Operations & Maintenance (O&M) items
• Use RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, synthesized sweepers, and network analyzers and common handheld tools as required

• Background in RF Technologies/Satellite Communications or; a basic electronics course completion from a military technical school or accredited technical school/university is a plus
• 0-3+ years of RF related work experience suggested experience also preferred
• Bachelor's Degree preferred

• Climbing: Must be able to climb a vertical ladder unassisted in excess of 30 feet in order to access equipment installed on antenna platforms
• Lifting: Ability to move or lift 75lbs. Required to move klystron tubes into and out of their transmission cabinets. This also meets the requirement to be able to rake snow out of antenna reflectors
• Heights: Must be able to work at heights up to 50 feet. Required to work on antenna heaters and components in the aerial lift
• Weather: Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather and in areas that are slippery or have uneven surfaces. Required to clear antennas of snow and ice or conduct antenna repairs during the heat of the day
• Shiftwork: Must be able to work any shift in a 24x7x365 environment in order to meet the needs of Dish customers
• Must be able to stand, climb, walk, climb and reach while performing the duties of the job
• The ability to respond to audible and visual alarms
• The ability to monitor services that include adult content without objections

• Ability to calculate and analyze satellite communications data to include; link budgets for satellite communications, antenna gain measurements, transmission power calculations, EIRP measurements and path loss determination
• Ability to prepare and analyze technical drawings using Visio or CAD. Able to use the Google Suite of applications and databases to ensure O&M methods are documented and conform to established standards and departmental requirements
• Experience in configuring and maintaining servers. Ability to setup and maintain server hardware, software, including operating systems and applications
• Familiarity in IP Networking and Security protocols
• Data gathering and analysis tool experience such as Grafana or Splunk
• Computer programming ability (Python, Java Script or PHP) along with automation or orchestration techniques
• Familiarity with AWS (Amazon Web Services) and AI / Machine learning
• GIS software experience to include map overlays and dataset queries within