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Satellite Technician jobs are open across telecommunications, aerospace, defense, and cable services, from entry-level installer to senior field or network technician, with specializations in dish alignment, signal troubleshooting, and ground station maintenance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Via Satellite Inc.
Via Satellite Inc. has been providing service to customers for over 40 years. As an authorized regional service provider for DISH and other leading technology partners, we deliver installation and service solutions across Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania.
At Via, we believe our success starts with our people. We invest in extensive training, continuous learning, and employee development to help our team members grow, succeed, and thrive.
Our mission is simple: Deliver the best possible experience to every customer, every time.
If you're ready to learn new skills, work with exciting technology, and build your future with a company that values its employees, we'd love to hear from you!
Build Your Career in Technology — Paid Training Provided!
Looking for a hands-on career where you can learn new technology, work independently, and earn more as you grow your skills?
Via Satellite Inc. is hiring Smart Home & Satellite Installation Technicians to install and service satellite internet, Starlink systems, smart home technology, security devices, and mobile devices.
No previous installation experience? No problem! We provide paid training to help you develop the skills you need to succeed.
If you enjoy working with technology, solving problems, helping people, and being out in the field rather than behind a desk, this could be the opportunity for you!
What You'll Do
As a technician, you'll help customers get connected, enjoy their technology, and make the most of the products and services available to them.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Starlink Installation: Install and service Starlink internet systems, including dish mounting, cable routing, and router setup.
- Satellite Installation: Install, maintain, and troubleshoot DISH satellite equipment.
- Smart Home Technology: Install and configure smart home and security devices, including Ring, Google, SimpliSafe, and other compatible products.
- Mobile Device Setup: Deliver and activate mobile devices through our Boost Mobile partnership.
- Customer Support: Assist customers with phone setup, data transfers, number porting, and device activation.
- Customer Education: Demonstrate how to use newly installed equipment and help customers feel comfortable with their technology.
- Additional Sales Opportunities: Identify customer needs and recommend relevant products and services to enhance their experience while earning additional income through available sales incentives.
Every visit is an opportunity to represent Via and our partners professionally while delivering the best possible customer experience.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for dependable, motivated individuals who enjoy learning new skills and working directly with customers.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Comfortable using hand tools and learning technical installation procedures.
- Willing and able to climb ladders up to 40 feet and work at heights.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of working independently.
- Willingness to learn new technology and troubleshoot problems.
- Previous installation, technical, sales, or customer service experience is a plus, but not required.
We provide paid training, so you don't need to be an experienced technician to apply!
Physical Requirements
This is an active, hands-on position that requires working in a variety of environments.
Technicians must be able to:
- Climb ladders and work safely at heights.
- Work in attics and confined spaces.
- Lift, bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods.
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Safely use tools and installation equipment.
Pay & Earning Potential
We offer paid training and a compensation structure designed to support technicians as they develop their skills and productivity.
- Paid Training: $18 per hour.
- First 90 Days: $18 per hour minimum under our parachute pay program.
- After 90 Days: $15 per hour minimum under our parachute pay program.
- Typical First-Year Earnings: 18–25 per hour.
- Top Performer Potential: $25+ per hour through production pay and incentives.
- Additional Earning Opportunities: Earn extra income through available on-site sales incentives.
Actual earnings depend on the applicable compensation program, production, and incentive eligibility.
What We Offer
We invest in our employees and provide the training, tools, and support needed to build a successful career.
Benefits and Perks Include:
- Paid training.
- Company vehicle after successful completion of training.
- Fuel card and company-paid vehicle maintenance.
- Company phone with personal use allowed.
- Tools and uniforms available at a discounted rate.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Employee discounts on select services and products.
- Costco or Sam's Club membership.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Opportunities to develop technical skills and grow within the company.
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Company truck
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
About Via Satellite Inc.
Via Satellite Inc. has been providing service to customers for over 40 years. As an authorized regional service provider for DISH and other leading technology partners, we deliver installation and service solutions across Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania.
At Via, we believe our success starts with our people. We invest in extensive training, continuous learning, and employee development to help our team members grow, succeed, and thrive.
Our mission is simple: Deliver the best possible experience to every customer, every time.
If you're ready to learn new skills, work with exciting technology, and build your future with a company that values its employees, we'd love to hear from you!
Build Your Career in Technology — Paid Training Provided!
Looking for a hands-on career where you can learn new technology, work independently, and earn more as you grow your skills?
Via Satellite Inc. is hiring Smart Home & Satellite Installation Technicians to install and service satellite internet, Starlink systems, smart home technology, security devices, and mobile devices.
No previous installation experience? No problem! We provide paid training to help you develop the skills you need to succeed.
If you enjoy working with technology, solving problems, helping people, and being out in the field rather than behind a desk, this could be the opportunity for you!
What You'll Do
As a technician, you'll help customers get connected, enjoy their technology, and make the most of the products and services available to them.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Starlink Installation: Install and service Starlink internet systems, including dish mounting, cable routing, and router setup.
- Satellite Installation: Install, maintain, and troubleshoot DISH satellite equipment.
- Smart Home Technology: Install and configure smart home and security devices, including Ring, Google, SimpliSafe, and other compatible products.
- Mobile Device Setup: Deliver and activate mobile devices through our Boost Mobile partnership.
- Customer Support: Assist customers with phone setup, data transfers, number porting, and device activation.
- Customer Education: Demonstrate how to use newly installed equipment and help customers feel comfortable with their technology.
- Additional Sales Opportunities: Identify customer needs and recommend relevant products and services to enhance their experience while earning additional income through available sales incentives.
Every visit is an opportunity to represent Via and our partners professionally while delivering the best possible customer experience.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for dependable, motivated individuals who enjoy learning new skills and working directly with customers.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Comfortable using hand tools and learning technical installation procedures.
- Willing and able to climb ladders up to 40 feet and work at heights.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of working independently.
- Willingness to learn new technology and troubleshoot problems.
- Previous installation, technical, sales, or customer service experience is a plus, but not required.
We provide paid training, so you don't need to be an experienced technician to apply!
Physical Requirements
This is an active, hands-on position that requires working in a variety of environments.
Technicians must be able to:
- Climb ladders and work safely at heights.
- Work in attics and confined spaces.
- Lift, bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods.
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Safely use tools and installation equipment.
Pay & Earning Potential
We offer paid training and a compensation structure designed to support technicians as they develop their skills and productivity.
- Paid Training: $18 per hour.
- First 90 Days: $18 per hour minimum under our parachute pay program.
- After 90 Days: $15 per hour minimum under our parachute pay program.
- Typical First-Year Earnings: 18–25 per hour.
- Top Performer Potential: $25+ per hour through production pay and incentives.
- Additional Earning Opportunities: Earn extra income through available on-site sales incentives.
Actual earnings depend on the applicable compensation program, production, and incentive eligibility.
What We Offer
We invest in our employees and provide the training, tools, and support needed to build a successful career.
Benefits and Perks Include:
- Paid training.
- Company vehicle after successful completion of training.
- Fuel card and company-paid vehicle maintenance.
- Company phone with personal use allowed.
- Tools and uniforms available at a discounted rate.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Employee discounts on select services and products.
- Costco or Sam's Club membership.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Opportunities to develop technical skills and grow within the company.
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Company truck
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- LinkUs22
- Next Solutions10
- Via Satellite8
- stay safe installations7S
- MasTec Advanced Technologies4
Top Industries Hiring
- Telecommunications
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in satellite technician jobs.
- High school diploma or GED with vocational or technical training in electronics
- Experience installing, aligning, and troubleshooting satellite dishes and related RF equipment
- Proficiency reading signal meters and spectrum analyzers to verify system performance
- Valid driver's license and ability to work at heights using ladders and lifts
- CompTIA Network+ or SBCA CBEST certification preferred by most telecom employers
- Ability to obtain or maintain a government security clearance for defense-sector roles
Tips for Your Satellite Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to the signal chain
List the specific equipment you've worked with, such as LNBs, modulators, IRDs, and BUCs, alongside the frequency bands you're familiar with. Hiring managers scan for hardware names, not just the phrase 'satellite systems.'
Earn certifications before you apply
A CBEST, SBCA, or BICSI credential moves your application past the first filter at most telecom and cable employers. If you're targeting defense contracts, start the process for a security clearance early because it affects your hire date.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists satellite technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience level and location and apply directly to each listing.
Read the job posting for dispatch expectations
Many satellite technician roles require overnight travel, on-call rotations, or driving a company vehicle. Confirm you meet those conditions before applying so your interview doesn't stall over logistics neither side anticipated.
Prepare a site-survey walk-through story
Interviewers frequently ask you to describe a past installation or service call from arrival to sign-off. Rehearse a specific example that covers your safety check, alignment process, signal test, and how you handled a complication.
Negotiate your per-diem and tool allowance
Field technician offers often include travel reimbursement and equipment stipends that are more flexible than the base rate. Ask about those line items specifically, because they can make two otherwise similar offers meaningfully different in practice.
Satellite Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most satellite technicians?
The most active employers for satellite technicians right now are LinkUs, Next Solutions, and Via Satellite, and the most openings are in Idaho, Louisiana, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors and cable service providers consistently account for a large share of active postings.
How many satellite technician jobs are remote?
About 26% of satellite technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. Network operations center positions and satellite fleet monitoring roles are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid schedules, since they don't require physical site visits.
How do you become a satellite technician?
Start with a high school diploma and complete a vocational program or associate degree in electronics or telecommunications. Practice hands-on wiring, RF signal testing, and dish alignment on entry-level cable or internet installations. Earn an industry certification such as SBCA CBEST, then apply to field technician roles to build a service history that opens doors to senior and specialized positions.
Can you get hired as a satellite technician with little or no experience?
Yes, many cable and satellite service providers hire entry-level technicians and provide on-the-job training, so a background in general electronics or even residential wiring can get you in the door. Completing a short RF fundamentals course, earning a basic electronics certification, and demonstrating you can safely work at heights and drive a service vehicle are the fastest ways to compete without a full work history.
What does the satellite technician interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on your equipment experience and availability for travel or on-call shifts. A technical interview or hands-on skills assessment often follows, where you may be asked to walk through an installation scenario, read a signal meter, or identify a fault in a sample schematic. A background and driving-record check is standard before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to satellite technician jobs?
You can find and apply to satellite technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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