Satellite Engineer / Communications Technician - Palmer Station

Satellite Engineer / Communications Technician - Palmer Station

THIS CONTRACT POSITION IS LOCATED IN ANTARCTICA

Location: Palmer Station, Antarctica
Work Status: U.S. Citizen (required by the US National Science Foundation)
Deployment Duration: Sept. 2014 - April 2015 (approx.)
Salary: DOE, plus uplift. All expenses paid while on ice: meals, lodging, medical, gear, and travel to/from Antarctica. Benefits available to qualified family members.

OVERVIEW:
This position is a combination of satellite communications engineer, communications technician, telephone technician, and electronics technician. The individual is responsible for all communications functions at the National Science Foundation's (NSF) scientific research base at Palmer Station, Antarctica. This includes C-band satellite, HF/VHF/UHF radio, telephones, LAN cabling, and scientific electronics.

PHYSICAL AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
• The individual in the position must successfully complete physical, dental, and psychological examinations as required by the NSF for deploying to Antarctica. Failure to meet these requirements may result in withdrawal of employment offer or other employment action.
• Complies with applicable USAP safety, environment, health and waste-management policies and procedures.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintain and repair C-band satellite earth station including 4.9 m dish, LNAs, waveguides, dehydrators, up/down converters, solid state power amplifiers, modems, and monitoring control system (MaxView Aperia). The satellite system supports voice, data, video transfer and critical life safety needs such as medical video teleconference calls.
• Monitor and analyze satellite communication link, identify performance issues, and coordinate with satellite and teleport providers.
• Provide engineering and subject matter expert support for communication system designs, projects, and upgrades.
• Create and maintain communications systems documentation.
• Review communications systems for sparing and life cycle maintenance schedules.
• Maintain Inmarsat and Iridium satellite terminals and user equipment.
• Install, maintain, program, and repair VHF marine mobile, base station, and hand-held radios; VHF/UHF linked remote repeaters; repeater controllers; tone remotes; and AIS receiving system.
• Install, maintain, and repair HF radio equipment and systems.
• Oversee antenna riggers when on station for antenna installations. Perform minor tower work for urgent repairs.
• Support station telephony – VoIP and analog.
• Maintain and install station copper and fiber cable plant. Maintain documentation.
• Manage network and communications system UPS units ranging from 1500 VA to 10 kVA.
• Construct and maintain solar power systems for remote repeaters, weather data sites, and seasonal science needs. Maintain 12 V and 24 V DC power systems used in assorted communications systems.
• Install and maintain wireless LAN systems including bridges to remote islands and ships.
• Service weather data collections systems on remote islands.
• Maintain station public address system.
• Assist with repair and fabrication of equipment for scientific and station electronic systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Engineering, Communications Systems or Satellite Systems. Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Diversified satellite engineering experience in design, system integration, operational support and review. Demonstrated experience supporting and maintaining technical communication equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair a wide range of electronics equipment. Soldering, cable building and electronic project fabrication skills.
• Experience with spectrum analyzers, RF service monitors, data test sets, oscilloscopes, RF power meters.
• Experience with fiber optic cable splicing, copper and optical TDRs, 66 and 110 punch blocks and tools, BICSI cabling standards, and Cisco Call Manager administration desired.
• Strong computer skills. MS Office, satellite M&C software, radio programming preferred.
• Fall protection and tower climbing safety experience preferred.
• Outstanding customer service and interaction skills.
• High level of initiative and dedication. Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and in a team environment.
• Ability to get along well with others living and working in close quarters.
• Experience with search and rescue, mountaineering, small boat operations, firefighting, or emergency medical response desired but not required.

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