Satellite Communication Engineer - Non-Deploying

THIS POSITION IS NON-DEPLOYING

GHG Corporation is contracted to supply IT Services for the United States Antarctic Program (ASC) through the National Science Foundation.

Location: Denver, CO
Work Status: U.S. Citizen
Deployment: Non-Deploying

OVERVIEW:

Responsible for engineering design, operation and maintenance support (tier 2 and 3), satellite system link analysis, and integration of satcom systems. Support South Pole satellite terminal and facilities design.

EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors in Engineering, Communications Systems or Satellite Systems, preferred. Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 2 yrs. of diversified satellite engineering experience in design, system integration, operational support and review is required. An additional 4 yrs. supporting and maintaining technical communication equipment is required.
• Experience in other RF communication fields such as HF, UHF/VHF, microwave is preferred.
• Experience with GOES dish, 9 meters, preferred.
• Monitoring and Control (M&C) software, a plus. Cisco certifications, a plus

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop systems power load budgets, terminal RF and baseband components integration.
• Understanding of satellite link budgets, M&C controls, large aperture antennas, radomes, and ability to support facilities design definition.
• Systems engineering process experience to support design submittal and PDR/CDR development is ideal.
• Good Visio and technical writing skills a big plus.
• Perform tier 2 and 3 support to existing satcom links including interrogate link analysis data to identify any link or satellite system performance issues.
• Assist on-ice operational personal with any antenna or satellite system operational support needs. Help identify, develop or modify any satellite system maintenance or performance issues, including antenna operations or link performance so the satellite link will operate at optimal performance.
• Provide engineering services for satcom system designs which can include developing and analyzing link budgets, system upgrades, design and integration of upgrades, for new services and projects. The satellite systems are used to support voice, data, video transfer and urgent life safety needs such as medical video teleconference calls. Provide engineering and operational services for Satellite monitoring and control systems. These systems are an integral part of our satcom system.
• Provide engineering and subject matter expert support to all other depts. such as Information security, systems Architecture, USAP mgmt. and to the customer, the NSF, or the customer's agents.
• Review satellite systems for sparing and life cycle maintenance schedules. This will include establishing both tactical and strategic budgeting plans to meet life cycle replacement needs. Review satellite system, antenna, electronics, and maintenance schedules to ensure uninterrupted communications capabilities from stations and field camps that require satcom capabilities. Provides engineering services in developing and reviewing satellite system designs, and project documentation.
• Provides engineering support to Project Managers, Technical writers and other project staff members. Works with the Manager, Supervisor or Project Manager, in Information Technology, as team member or lead in using Project Management methodology to accomplish engineering projects.
• Deploy to Antarctica or other locations to gather info. or to be able to work and perform as a team member. This will include working on site in Antarctica for any satellite system upgrades or any satellite system installations, as required.
• Designs, assembles, tests, deploys and supports mobile satcom terminals as required.
• Provides engineering level analysis or recommendations to ASC mgmt. and the NSF as it pertains to satellite communications.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
• Performs other duties as required.

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