Specialist, Broadcast Technical Services Engineer

This position is located in New Hampton, NH, Tucson, AZ, Yakima, WA or Oakdale, MN. Relocation provided.
DIRECTV- is more than entertainment ?? we are a technology company. Our Technical Services Department is seeking a Specialist level technician to work at one of our Uplink Facilities!
Within the first 6 months, you will be working toward mastering the core competencies of our technicians. You will work closely with the Technical Operations Center to identify problems in specific markets/channels and restore the broadcast. Our customer satisfaction relies on keeping programming on-air and this can??t be done without you.
Our environment offers the best of both worlds ?? we are a strong team and rely on each other, but much of the work is performed independently.
Responsibilities

• 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. This responsibility includes DIRECTV??s Mpeg 2 and Mpeg 4 Broadcast transmissions streams and all associated Local Collection Facilities, Broadcast Centers, Ground station Equipment, and associated Monitor and Control hardware.
• Configure and troubleshoot a variety of television broadcast, transport, and transmission equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on various subsystems.
• Summarize and Present Technical information in both verbal and written form
• 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.

This is a remote position that can be located anywhere in the United States. #LI-Remote

Special Requirements:
?? Must have a valid state driver??s license with no restrictions.
?? All candidates must be willing to carry a company provided on-call phone, participate in a cyclic on-call rotation, and must reside less than 45 minute drive time from the main uplink facility.
?? Must have a negative pre-employment drug test.
?? Criminal and MVR background must meet company hiring criteria.
?? The uplink facility is a 24x7 facility and requires the ability to work various shifts, including holidays and overtime as necessary to support the on-air mission.
?? Minimal travel via commercial airline required on occasion (
Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree, certificate or equivalent military training in electronics and/or related systems is preferred.
• 3-5 years of field experience in Satellite Communications and video compression systems.
• Solid analytical and problem solving skills, good oral and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment with changing priorities.
• Physical requirements:
  • 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 30 ft.
  • Dexterity to work in confined spaces down to 16 cubic ft.
  • Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree, certificate or equivalent military 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.
• Previous experience with VMWare, V-Sphere, v-Center Virtualized environments or willingness to learn.

Job Posting: Nov 19, 2021, 12:33:42 PM
Other Locations: United States, Arizona-Tucson, Minnesota-OAKDALE, Washington-YAKIMA
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Associate/First Level Manager