Systems Engineer II Broadcast

2 Months ago • 3 Years + • Broadcast • $95,300 PA - $133,900 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Broadcast Infrastructure Engineer at Disney leads or assists in the evaluation, development, design, operation, installation, testing, and lifecycle support of large-scale, complex broadcast systems across facilities in North America and internationally. This involves working with video, audio, RF, baseband, and IP signal processing equipment in both on-prem and cloud environments. The role requires troubleshooting, creating technical reports, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and occasional on-call and weekend support. The engineer will contribute to system builds from foundation to completion, utilizing test equipment and working with various technologies and protocols. Responsibilities include project research, planning, implementation, documentation, and training.
Must have:
  • 3+ years Broadcast/IT experience
  • IP network, video routing knowledge
  • Audio/video troubleshooting skills
  • System design documentation experience
  • Stakeholder communication skills
  • Proficient in Mac, Windows, Linux
Good to have:
  • Programming/scripting experience
  • Live broadcast production experience
  • SMPTE/EBU standards knowledge
  • Video encoding and codec experience
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Long-term incentives
  • Full benefits package

Job Details

Job Summary:

Broadcast Infrastructure is a group of talented individuals responsible for the initial phase of the DSS live ecosystem.  This phase includes large scale complex broadcast systems that perform signal acquisition, processing, and normalization of broadcast signals through to the input of ABR streaming encoders.  These broadcast systems support baseband, IP, or hybrid workflows, and are located at DSS on-prem or cloud multimedia datacenters and partner locations around the world. 

The Broadcast Infrastructure team is involved with the planning, procurement, design, development, installation, testing, evaluation, and life-cycle support for new and existing DSS broadcast systems.  Broadcast Infrastructure consists of 4 primary teams: Design, Project Management, Systems, and Software.  Each team provides a unique and valuable skill set to the organization.  

Job Summary:

The Broadcast Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for leading or aiding the evaluation, development, design, operation, installation, testing and life-cycle support of large-scale complex broadcast systems across DSS facilities.This includes the infrastructure located at the multimedia datacenters across North America and partner locations around the world. The candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of IP networks, video matrix routers, content metadata, audio, and video broadcast systems (traditional and IP based), as well as knowledge of integrated multimedia control systems.The candidate will also ensure work is completed in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner. We are looking for candidates that can contribute to system builds from their foundation to their completion.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

  • Lead or aid with the evaluation, development, design, operation, installation, testing, diagnosis and life-cycle support of video, audio, RF, baseband, IP, signal processing, transport, and transmission equipment for use in large scale complex broadcast on-prem and cloud systems. 
  • Provide feedback and technical reports on the progress and status of assigned work orders to both partners and staff.
  • Utilize test equipment to troubleshoot, locate faults and resolve issues.This will include waveform monitors and network analyzers.
  • Assist with project research, operation, planning, implementation, procedural documentation and training.
  • Work directly with engineers from a variety of internal and external stakeholders and vendors to resolve interoperability and functionality issues.
  • Ability to travel to remote sites (domestic and international)
  • Availability for on-call support.
  • Occasional weekend and overnight availability to perform work within maintenance windows.

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

  • Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 3 or more years of professional Broadcast and/or IT experience.
  • Highly proficient in both spoken and written English
  • Comprehensive knowledge of video backhaul and distribution.
  • Individual must be able to work under pressure and meet strict job deadlines.
  • Ability to troubleshoot audio and video issues over IP networks utilizing Wireshark or other packet analyzers.
  • Proficient with Mac, Windows, and Linux/Unix operating systems.
  • Experience with managing video and audio routing switcher hardware.
  • Understanding of A/V signal flows, network topology and the OSI Model.
  • Ability to read, interpret and modify system design documentation.
  • Experience with communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Lifting of heavy objects up to 50 lbs.

Preferred

  • Programming/scripting experience is highly desirable, but not required.
  • Experience with working in live broadcast production environments.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of both SMPTE and EBU standards.
  • Experience with video encoding and assorted CODECs.

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The hiring range for this position in New York is $99,900 to $133,900 per year. and in Los Angeles is $95,300 to 127,800 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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