Desired Skills and Experience
- Uses in-depth engineering skills and knowledge to design and solve complex video and data transmission systems that include video compression, fiber optic, RF, and IP distributions.
- Develop test plans and tests code across various types of video products.
- Serve as point of escalation for Tier 1 & 2 teams for in-depth troubleshooting and issue resolution.
- Makes recommendations for new code deployments across video infrastructure
- Recommends new resources to management and utilizes resources to solve complex video and data problems.
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Focus on flawless planning and execution of all change activity.
- Documents results of applied work processes and practical application of technical standards. Reports results to management. Recommends innovative solutions.
- Utilizes resources to solve moderate mpeg and data problems and recommends new resources to management.
- Acts as an advocate for Engineering and Operations procedures, policies, and processes.
- Ensures projects are fully integrated into the operations environment including
- Sets the tone and pace for work performance within project groups and impressionable Engineering staff.
- Creates data and metric systems to track operational workflows, maintenances, resources and system failures; maintains records of results and feedback. Analyzes data and metrics, identifies problem areas, and provides actionable insight to management.
- Works closely with broadcast and technical operations staff on system design and configuration.
- Mentors team members.
- Occasional travel.
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work variable schedule as necessary.
- Ability to work nights as needed.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Video Compression.MPEG-2MPEG-4HEVCJ2K
- MPEG-2
- MPEG-4
- HEVC
- J2K
- Audio Compression.Dolby AC3Dolby Digital PlusAAC
- Dolby AC3
- Dolby Digital Plus
- AAC
- Knowledge of various telecommunications transport mediums and encryption methods, to include ASI, SMPTE 2022, DS3, OC3, OC48, SDI, DVBS2, DVB, DC2, SA PowerVu and BISS.
- Adaptive Bitrate Transcode
- SCTE-35 2012/13
- SCTE-20 EIA 608/708
- ESNI / ESAM
- Variety of MPEG Analysis Tools
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Field of study focused in Engineering and/or Computer Science.
- 5+ year’s relevant experience in transmission/distribution engineering and methodology.
- Strong project management experience
- Experience with managing Cisco UCS
- Strong proficiency in VISIO
- Excellent communication skills
- CCNA preferred.
- Multicast experience preferred, but not required.
- Great design and problem solving skills.
- Willing to take ownership of problems and see them through to resolution.
- Comfortable working a fast paced agile environment.
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