RF Engineer

EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for an RF Engineer in our Hughes Network Systems division. This key individual will work as part of a team in our North Las Vegas (NLV), Nevada facility.
 
Responsibilities:

• All preventive and corrective maintenance for the RFTs in NLV supporting numerous platforms.
• Works closely with the NLV RMC and FSG teams in one of the most complex communications networks and as a member of the team will be responsible for 99.99% system uptime with zero defects.
• Assist in developing, updating and keeping reference material as needed.
• Oversee installation, testing, operations, and maintenance of satellite earth station equipment.
• Operate and maintain RFS, GSC, GBBF, MCP, SBSS, SBAS, and all mechanical and electrical elements of the Teleport.
• Assume responsibility for escalation and emergency response requests in a 24 x 7 x 365 environment.
• Occasional work required during maintenance windows, outside of normal working hours.
• Monitor power, HVAC, fire detection/suppression, and local security and monitoring systems.
• Maintain equipment inventory and configuration management records, including software releases, patches, etc. to include ensuring compliance with applicable standards
• Identify root causes on technical problems and develop procedural and technical recommendations for improvement.

Basic Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (e.g., U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, U.S. National or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)) as position requires access to U.S. export restricted materials
• AA degree or higher, electronics school certification, or equivalent military training and experience.
• 5 years of directly related work experience

Essential Qualifications: 

• Must be physically able to climb to heights in excess of 20ft.
• Must be capable of carrying weights up to 75lbs.
• Ability to work and manage in a 24 x 7 x 365 work environment, multi-task while meeting deadlines, and work well under pressure

Preferred Qualifications:

• Self-motivated and independent.
• Basic electronics troubleshooting skills desirable (ability to use and interpret readings from a range of test equipment including spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, protocol analyzer, power meter, Fiber test sets, etc.).
• Candidates must have excellent problem-solving, customer relations, conflict resolution, and written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, customer relations, written and oral communication skills. 
• Satellite Earth station RF equipment installation and maintenance experience
• Responsibilities and duties may evolve and expand, therefore flexibility and adaptation are important skills

Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.

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Compensation Range

EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all–from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more!

• Financial:  401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability

• Work-Life Balance:  Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary)

• Employee Incentives:  Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet

• Health:  Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.  U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law.

Salary : $77,500 - $97,000