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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