Broadcast Engineer Senior

Blue Origin • Space Coast, WA

5h

About The Position

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Enterprise Technology (ET), where we’re developing the digital infrastructure needed to build the road to space, with an emphasis on digital capabilities required to advance Blue Origin’s mission. Enterprise Technology is the center of excellence for digital technology at Blue Origin, providing oversight and governance to align technology and business strategies. The Senior Broadcast Engineer will support the studio engineering efforts of Blue Origin's expanding digital broadcast team. Collaborating closely with our broadcast engineering leadership and Marketing Technology team , this role will assist in conceptualizing , implement, and maintain state-of-the-art production systems both in our Washington and Florida studios and in the cloud in REMI based broadcasts. The Senior Broadcast Engineer will engage with both external and internal stakeholders to assess, recommend and implement technologies/systems that optimize our studio/remote productions. Responsibilities include supporting IP frameworks, signal flow/workflow documentation, integration of studio on-prem and cloud networks, and network architecture required to support multi-site systems. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, collaborative skills , and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in broadcast and live tv such as sports, events, and news with a combination of on-location and REMI production.
• 3+ years of broadcast experience in technology domains such as broadcast technologies, software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, broadcast engineering or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate across technical and non-technical audiences, including presentations and workshops .
• Strong experience with broadcast standards, workflows, routing, switching, encoding, audio processing, and distribution.
• Strong experience with systems and process documentation.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of distributed systems design and implementation.
• Experience with large-scale automation and workflow management.
• Experience with IP-based broadcast systems including NDI, SRT, RTMP, RTSP, AWS MediaLive, Tricaster, LiveU, and others.
• Experience in supporting architecting, migrating, transforming, or modernizing customer requirements to the cloud.
• Proficiency in core routing, switching design, configuration, troubleshooting, and understanding of video stream metadata.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support digital broadcasting workflows, leveraging advanced technologies across on-prem, hybrid, and cloud-based production systems to create superior broadcast experiences.
• Support technical broadcast planning, including network planning, encoder validation, test broadcasts, and contingency/redundancy planning for high-tier streams.
• Manage and distribute live content to platforms like AWS IVS, YouTube, and X.com.
• Implement scalable, reliable, and efficient digital broadcast systems using protocols such as NDI, SDI, RTMP, and RTSP.
• Utilize cloud platforms like AWS MediaLive for seamless integration, focusing on reducing latency and enhancing broadcast quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software development and infrastructure, to optimize broadcasting solutions.
• Proactively identify and troubleshoot live broadcast issues, ensuring minimal disruption and high-quality service delivery.
• Support mentorship of junior engineers , contributing to a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Participate in cross-team information sharing and technical training for all new operating systems and technical solutions.
• Configure and maintain SDI and other IP video sources, distribution infrastructure, and other production systems within the studio environment.
• Deploy and maintain cloud-based production systems and IT infrastructure for expanded control room support, ensuring scalability and compliance with industry protocols.
• Collaborate with internal production teams on new workflows and features to seamlessly integrate new production systems in the studio.
• Contribute to clear business narratives, strategies, and standard operating procedures in collaboration with leadership and cross-functional teams to improve production quality and response times.
• Provide technical reviews and summaries for major events, supporting roadmap prioritization of broadcast/streaming concerns and issues.
• Participate in Security Reviews and Product Roadmap Reviews for new software/hardware solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit, excellent judgment, and communication skills while delivering innovative solutions and contributing to building superior workflow systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees