Grass Valley · 4 months ago
Broadcast Engineer (1 year contract)
New York, NY
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Mid LevelGrass Valley is looking for an experienced Video/Broadcast Engineer to work embedded at one of their major global broadcast customers. The role involves the research, design, installation, and testing of IP-based video systems for broadcast and streaming applications.
BroadcastingProfessional ServicesTraining
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for Research, Design, Documentation, Installation, Commissioning and Test of virtualized compressed IP-based video origination and distribution systems, along with related sub-systems for linear and streaming delivery via satellite and terrestrial fiber
Responsible for end-to-end fulfillment of assigned projects and tasks, including installation, configuration and commissioning of video equipment and software applications
Coordinates in-house and third-party resources to fulfill system integration tasks for documentation, fabrication and installation
Collaborates with in-house technical support teams to perform system acceptance testing and training
Qualification
Required
Experience in the design, build, and commissioning of technical systems for broadcast playout, distribution, and live streaming via IP
Knowledge of baseband HD/SD video, compressed video/audio encoding, IP transport stream distribution, in-band and out-of-band metadata payloads, OTT streaming architecture, and IP networking principles including multicast
Proven ability to test and qualify compressed video transport streams and compression technologies at the packet level, including MPEG-4 H.264, HEVC H.265, MPEG-2 and JPEG-2000
Familiarity with relevant industry standards, test tools and applications used in the acceptance testing of compressed video streams
Preferred
Knowledge and experience in scripting, process automation, data acquisition, measurement and analysis tools
Familiarity with video encryption and conditional access systems for content protection, broadcast and infrastructure monitoring and control systems, and Ethernet network topologies
Familiarity with digital Ad Insertion systems, Targeted Advertisement signaling and video industry protocols such as SCTE-104 and SCTE-35
Familiarity with industry developments in key technical areas of standardization and can articulate benefits/risks of various technology solutions
Familiarity with Agile project management tools and techniques such as SCRUM and JIRA
Demonstrates ability to manage assigned projects to tight timelines
Demonstrates ability to perform technical analysis, exercise judgment, communicate with clarity and influence key technical decisions
Possesses understanding of the modern video technology landscape including broadcast and streaming media
Remains grounded in scientific method and objective analysis, representing a disciplined engineering approach at all times
Maintains an awareness of best practices in the technology industry and implements forward-looking best of breed solutions
Company
Grass Valley
Grass Valley name has been synonymous with innovation, leadership, and performance. With an eye to the future.
Founded in 1959
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$256MKey Investors
Morgan Stanley Private CreditLazard
2024-03-21Debt Financing· $220M
2020-02-04Acquired
2001-06-04Series Unknown· $36M
Leadership Team
Michael Prinn
Chief Financial Officer
Alex Keighley
Senior Vice President Sales, Americas
Recent News
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