(Senior) Technician, Station Support

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
As part of the SSG Team, the Technician, Station Support covers the ground communications systems, as well as the power system operations on a 24/7 basis and also acts as first-line intervention to the Betzdorf power and HVAC systems during out-of-office hours and provide “hand and eyes” support to hosted customer equipment. In this position you will maintain and operate the SES ground assets in Betzdorf and other third-party sites globally. This includes support to third party teleports that are contracted for TT&C and payload services. 

You will be responsible for (this is not an exhaustive list):

• Respond to any ground system anomaly that causes a payload communication or a TT&C outage or disturbance and restore the service with the least possible delay;
• Provide 24/7 service support to SES global customers;
• Deliver operation reports on technical activities;
• (Re)configure the Betzdorf teleport to provide backhaul, signal processing and uplink services to cus-tomers;
• Keep track and maintain the BTZ and backup stations in an excellent state;
• Assist the various satellite ranging systems ensuring continuity of accurate data provision to the Flight Dynamics team;
• Participate in LEOP (Launch and Early Orbit Phase) operations as well as satellite relocations for SES satellite missions and other operators;
• Support SES internal & external customers, including, equipment hosting, engineering and Sales;
• Take 1st line responsibility outside normal office hours for infrastructure systems;
• Ensure all IT security measures and procedures are followed;

YOUR PROFILE:

Must Have

• Technician diploma or degree in a relevant technical discipline (Telecommunications, Electronics, RF…);
• Experience of at least 5 years in similar role or in a satellite operations NOC-based role;
• Fluent in English;
• Comfortable working in a shift schedule;
• Aptitude for working with hardware, Earth Station systems, equipment and operations;
• System diagnostic skills;
• Willing to undergo a security clearance;

Nice to Have

• RF knowledge including RF signal routing and processing (waveguide, IF and RF switching, filtering and combining, linearisation etc.), amplification (TWTAs, KPAs, SSPAs), frequency conversion, an-tennas (drives, tracking etc.);
• Knowledge of IP networks, platforms and Internet infrastructure (BGP/DNS/IPV6 etc.) and/or Broad-cast systems and technologies (DVB/Multiplexing/Contribution/Distribution);
• Ability to be reactive and to deliver under time constraint in autonomy;
• Attention to details and accuracy are key;
• Comfortable with both working in a team and individually

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Bonus and equity plans
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits plan
• A range of wellness activities and employee assistance programs 
• An employer that values all aspects of Diversity and respects every individual’s story

    
GOOD TO KNOW
SES is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to workplace diversity & inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other characteristics protected by local, state, or federal law.