Specialist, Broadcast Technical Services Engineer

This position is available for Los Angeles, CA 90066. The position is 100% on site, work from home is not applicable for this requirement. 

DIRECTV, the leader in direct-to-home satellite broadcasting for over 30 years, is changing the way the world experiences entertainment. We’re delivering innovative products and services that redefine the future. Innovation is at the heart of what we do and we’re revolutionizing the way our customers access content anytime, anywhere. With premier video services like DIRECTV and U-Verse to our newest streaming service, DIRECTV Stream, our industry leading team is at the forefront of making it all happen. Together, we’re creating the best entertainment and communications experience in the world.

DIRECTV Broadcast Operations is looking for a Broadcast Technical Services Engineer with broad technical experience in video distribution and satellite uplink systems to join our team. Within the first 6 months, you will be working toward mastering the core competencies of our geographically diverse distribution network serving over 2000+ linear channels to our customers. You will work closely with the Technical Operations Center to identify and correct problems in specific markets/channels and restore the broadcast services. Our customer satisfaction relies on the reliability of our on-air services, 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.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• 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.

Special Requirements:

• 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).

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

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 50 ft.
• Dexterity to work in confined spaces down to 16 cubic ft.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

May require a background check due to job duties requiring routine access to DIRECTV and DIRECTV customer’s proprietary data. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction will be considered for employment in accordance with local ordinances and state law.

This position is available for Los Angeles, CA 90066. The position is 100% on site, work from home is not applicable for this requirement. 

A career with us comes with big rewards:

DIRECTV's compensation structure is designed to be market-competitive and fully supports efforts to attract and retain employees. It is the company's policy to offer pay that is competitive with other employers in the local market. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

The Base Salary range displayed below reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position and work location(s) listed in the job posting US Labor Market Zone(s). Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

DIRECTV WAGE ZONE

N3: $79,811 - $119,774

Please note that the salary ranges reflect base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits - when you consider all of these together, it represents a pretty impressive total compensation package.

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