August 14, 2024

SES

Betzdorf

OTHER

Technician, Ground Station Support

ROLE DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a Technician, Ground Station Support to join the SSG team in our Betzdorf headquarters. In this role, you will cover the ground communications systems, as well as the power system operations on a 24/7 basis, and also act as first-line intervention to the Betzdorf power and HVAC systems during out-of-office hours and provide “hand and eyes” support to hosted customer equipment. In this position you will maintain and operate the SES ground assets in Betzdorf and other third-party sites globally. This includes support to third party teleports that are contracted for TT&C and payload services.

You will be responsible for (this is not an exhaustive list):

Respond to any ground system anomaly that causes a payload communication or a TT&C outage or disturbance and restore the service with the least possible delay
Provide 24/7 service support to SES global customers
Deliver operation reports on technical activities
(Re)configure the Betzdorf teleport to provide backhaul, signal processing and uplink services to customers
Keep track and maintain the BTZ and backup stations in an excellent state
Assist the various satellite ranging systems ensuring continuity of accurate data provision to the Flight Dynamics team
Participate in LEOP (Launch and Early Orbit Phase) operations as well as satellite relocations for SES satellite missions and other operators
Support SES internal & external customers, including, equipment hosting, engineering and Sales
Take 1st line responsibility outside normal office hours for infrastructure systems
Ensure all IT security measures and procedures are followed

YOUR PROFILE

Must have

Technician diploma or degree in a relevant technical discipline (Telecommunications, Electronics, RF…)
Experience of 2 to 5 years in similar role, or in a satellite operations NOC-based role
Fluency in English
Comfortable working in a shift schedule
Aptitude for working with hardware, Earth Station systems, equipment and operations
System diagnostic skills
Willingness to undergo a EU/NATO security clearance process; a EU or NATO member state nationality

2. Nice to Have

RF knowledge including RF signal routing and processing (waveguide, IF and RF switching, filtering and combining, linearisation etc.), amplification (TWTAs, KPAs, SSPAs), frequency conversion, an-tennas (drives, tracking etc.)
Knowledge of IP networks, platforms and Internet infrastructure (BGP/DNS/IPV6 etc.) and/or Broad-cast systems and technologies (DVB/Multiplexing/Contribution/Distribution)

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Flexible working policy
Bonus plan
Comprehensive and competitive benefits plan
A range of wellness activities and employee assistance programs
An employer that values all aspects of Diversity and respects every individual’s story

GOOD TO KNOW

Embark on a career with us, where diversity isn't just a buzzword – it's our driving force. We are crafting a workplace mosaic that values every hue, background, and perspective. Join a global team where inclusivity sparks innovation, and individuality is not only embraced but celebrated. At SES we are committed to hiring inspiring individuals from all backgrounds. We take great pride in creating safe and inclusive processes and we support the recruitment, retention, and evolution of all employees irrespective of gender, colour, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or marital status, background or walk in life.