DIRECTV · 1 day ago
Specialist, Broadcast Technical Services Engineer
Los Angeles-CA-12800 Culver Blvd
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $120K/yr
1+ years expDIRECTV, the leader in direct-to-home satellite broadcasting for over 30 years, is changing the way the world experiences entertainment. They are seeking a Broadcast Technical Services Engineer to manage and maintain video distribution and satellite uplink systems, ensuring high quality digital television signal transports and satellite transmissions. The role involves troubleshooting, incident management, and supporting live broadcast operations in a dynamic environment.
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Responsibilities
Large scale rotational antenna management, maintenance, troubleshooting, and engineering
Power transmissions and high ratio gear boxes
Low voltage control, relays, solenoids, and switches, RS-232 / 422 / 485
IP automated and remote-controlled monitoring systems over IP
Reading schematics, project plans, technical system illustrations
Technical writing. Ability to explain a complex technical problem to a small audience
Incident management using an application driven ticketing system
Understanding RF systems, philosophy, and signal flow from 1 – 30GHz
Communications Cable management, maintenance, termination, and installation
Coax: LMR 200 / 400 / 1694A/ RG6/ CAT6 / RJ 45
Belden multipair shielded Control wire (various)
Fiber Optics: Single / Multi Mode / LC, SC, SFP type connection demarks
The ability to take direction, follow written instructions or procedures, document an event, and complete tasks in a timely fashion
24/7/365 Live Broadcast Environment / Data Center daily operations and maintenance
Working in groups, conveying ideas, in a professional engineering environment
Responsibly driving between two facilities with a company assigned vehicle
Completing all company assigned training for work safety and code of business conduct requirements
MS-Word, Excel, MS-Teams, Compliant Visio / CAD / G-Code a plus but not required
Other Tasks assigned as the business needs require
Ensure consistent, high quality digital television signal transports and satellite transmissions
Installation, diagnosis, and maintenance of critical on-air video, audio, RF, baseband, signal processing, transport, and transmission equipment
Assist in project research, design, planning, implementation, procedure documentation, and training
Training and development of new employees
Develop a base knowledge of site facility systems and assist with emergency building system repairs as needed
Qualification
Required
Must have a valid state driver's license without restrictions
Criminal and MVR background must meet company hiring criteria
Must have a negative pre-employment drug test
All Military personnel candidates must present a general or honorable ETS / DD-214
All candidates must be willing to carry a company provided on-call phone, participate in a cyclic on-call rotation, and must reside within a 45-minute drive / radius of the main uplink facility
The uplink facility is a 24x7 facility that requires the ability to work various shifts, including some weekends, holidays, and overtime as necessary to support the live on-air mission
Minimal travel via commercial airline required on occasion (<10% travel)
Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent military training in electronics and/or related systems is preferred
1 – 3 years of field experience in Satellite Communications, video compression systems, and or commercial mechanical engineering
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, good oral and written communication skills
Solid mechanical skills using tools, machines, unit of measure, and fasteners
Can demonstrate the ability to use a voltmeter, amp meter, waveform meter
Must have the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced corporate environment with changing priorities
Candidate must be a self-starter, internally driven to learn with a proactive approach to problem solving and can take direction well
Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
Ability to climb external antenna system ladders and work at heights up to 50 ft
Dexterity to work in confined spaces down to 16 cubic ft
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather
Preferred
BS / BA in mechanical engineering, RF systems, electrical engineering (EE), information systems certificate, or equivalent military 25-S / 1C SATCOM experience with electronics, communication, television broadcast or earth station processes and equipment
Demonstrate knowledge in either RF ground station antenna systems or MPEG Video Compression systems using multicast protocols
Video encoding, multiplexing, diagnosis, troubleshooting and configuration
Previous experience with VMWare, V-Sphere, v-Center virtualized environments using DELL Server platforms or willingness to learn
Mechanical background, with AC/DC Servo controlled motors, power transmission and low voltage sensors and switches
Company
DIRECTV
DIRECTV is an American digital entertainment services provider delivering sports, news, movies, family and local programming channels.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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unknown2024-09-30Acquired
2013-08-29IPO
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