Location: Andover, ME
Work Setup: On-site (5 days per week)
Contract Length: 2 years
Join a leading telecommunications organization supporting critical satellite communications infrastructure for government, domestic, and international customers. As a
Teleport Engineering & Operations Engineer, you will play a vital role in maintaining, monitoring, and supporting satellite network operations while ensuring the highest levels of service reliability and performance.
Teleport Engineering & Operations Engineer Responsibilities
- Monitor, test, maintain, and troubleshoot earth station telecommunications equipment, including RF, IF, and baseband systems.
- Perform testing and diagnostic procedures using specialized measurement and troubleshooting equipment to restore and maintain digital services.
- Monitor network performance, identify anomalies, and manage customer-reported issues through established escalation procedures.
- Support the installation, configuration, testing, and maintenance of satellite and network equipment, including amplifiers, modems, routers, switches, multiplexers, and associated cabling.
- Coordinate service testing and activation with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor vendor activities and provide remote monitoring support for additional teleport locations when required.
- Execute emergency restoration procedures following commercial power failures.
- Maintain service levels and ensure continuous operation of earth station and terrestrial systems.
- Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners to support operational excellence.
- Perform site operations independently during assigned shifts with minimal supervision.
Required Qualifications
Teleport Engineering & Operations Engineer Qualifications
- Bachelorโs degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3โ5 years of experience in Satellite Network Communications.
- 3โ5 years of experience with IP networking technologies.
- Valid Driverโs License.
- Ability and willingness to work a 24x7x365 operational schedule, including rotating shifts, on-call responsibilities, and occasional last-minute coverage requirements.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in telecommunications and network environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related technical field.
- Experience with RF technologies and satellite communications systems.
- CCNA, CCNP, or other Cisco certifications.
- Additional satellite communications or IP networking certifications.
- Military technical school training or accredited technical education in RF/Satellite Communications.
- Experience supporting mission-critical telecommunications infrastructure.
Teleport Engineering & Operations Engineer Skills & Technologies
- Satellite Communications
- RF Technologies
- IP Networking
- Earth Station Operations
- Network Monitoring
- Telecommunications Infrastructure
- Cisco Routing & Switching
- Digital Service Restoration
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Network Operations Center (NOC) Support
If you are a motivated
Teleport Engineering & Operations Engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced technical environment supporting mission-critical communications systems, we encourage you to apply.