Senior Broadcast Systems Engineer

Job Description

The Senior Broadcast Systems Engineer designs and maintains various complex broadcast baseband and IP distribution systems.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Provide maintenance and repair of baseband and IP technical equipment in Network Operations Center, Media Ingest, and uplink/downlink facilities.
• Perform surveys of broadcast TV multicast network infrastructure and provide recommendations for operating efficiency and growth.
• Design & configure multiple multicast network feeds for distribution.
• Perform implementation and maintenance of broadcast TV multicast network analyses systems.
• Planning, design and construction of new engineering projects as directed by director of network engineering.
• Preparation and timely delivery of required status information and reports.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers and general public.
• Timely documentation of existing baseband and IP delivery systems as well as new systems to be implemented.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide timely response to emergency network off-air situations, equipment issues, transmitter issues, etc.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Generally 5+ years of experience in related field preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Proficiency in design and configuration of broadcast MPEG compression and multicast distribution systems
• Proficiency in remote facility operations
• Proficiency in IP multicast delivery operations
• Proficiency in MPEG compression systems
• Extensive knowledge of baseband audio/video, digital audio/video, IP networking systems, and Telco systems are necessary
• Strong oral and written communications and highly developed organizational skills required
• Must have extensive range in lifting/carrying and be able to remove and install technical equipment
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently

ENVIRONMENT:
• On-call availability as needed for 24/7 emergency response

ADDITIONAL:
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8n8m6-3-129-19-251-42 in your application.