Teleport Engineering & Operations Engineer

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.

Teleport Engineering & Operations Engineer Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 5 years of experience in Satellite Network Communications.
• 3 5 years of experience with IP networking technologies.
• Valid Driver s 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.

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