Lead LED Engineer

Hollywood Park Management Company.•Inglewood, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead LED Engineer oversees support, repair, and maintenance of LED displays throughout the Hollywood Park campus, including the Infinity Screen. This hands-on technical leadership role manages and schedules a team of LED Engineers and is accountable for the health and visual performance of LED screens and video-processing technology during live games, events, concerts, and daily operations. The Lead serves as the highest point of escalation for hardware troubleshooting and video signal-path issues, manages vendor relationships, develops preventive maintenance programs, and oversees system updates and complex repairs. The role leads technical staff, preventive maintenance, display calibration, inventory, repairs, safety practices, and coordination with Broadcast Engineering, IT, Facilities, production teams, and vendors. It is based onsite in Inglewood, California, with event-driven scheduling that may include extended hours, early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. The stated salary range is $116,480–$124,800.

Requirements

At least 5 to 7 years of experience supporting LED displays, digital signage, or large-scale display infrastructure in a stadium, arena, or large public venue.
At least 2 years in a supervisory, lead, or project-management role overseeing technical staff.
Advanced working knowledge of LED display technology, control systems, and complex video signal pathways.
Expert hands-on electrical and electronic troubleshooting experience, including AC/DC power systems and IP networking.
Ability to lead, mentor, and share technical expertise while fostering a collaborative team environment.
Proficiency in reading and teaching wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
Active certifications, or ability to certify, to operate and train others on boom lifts (including extended-reach), scissor lifts, man lifts, and forklifts.
Comfort working at extreme heights; ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work outdoors in varying weather.
Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills, including the ability to stay composed and make quick technical decisions in high-pressure live-production environments.
Flexibility to accommodate event-driven shift changes, extended hours, early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
Knowledge of Samsung LED display hardware, processors, and S-Box Controllers.
Knowledge of LED video-control platforms and calibration software.
Knowledge of AC/DC power-distribution systems and LED power supplies.
Knowledge of data-communication protocols, Ethernet networking, IP addressing, and fiber signal transport.
Knowledge of electrical and electronic test equipment, including multimeters, signal generators, and optical meters.
Knowledge of aerial work platforms, including boom lifts, scissor lifts, man lifts, and forklifts.
Knowledge of maintenance-management software and inventory-tracking systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Media Technology, Video Engineering, or a related field.
Experience with Daktronics display systems and control software.
Fiber-optic cable maintenance and splicing experience.
OSHA 30 Certification or advanced safety training related to high-reach equipment and electrical safety.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, mentor, and provide daily technical direction to LED Engineers; manage shift schedules and event coverage.
Serve as the primary contact and lead troubleshooter for critical LED escalations, complex diagnostics, and signal-flow issues during live events and daily operations.
Develop, implement, and oversee preventive-maintenance schedules, standard operating procedures, and safety protocols for the LED engineering team.
Manage inventory of LED spare parts, modules, tools, and consumables; track usage, recommend procurement, and assist with departmental budgeting.
Lead calibration of LED displays for consistent brightness, color balance, gamma, and image quality across indoor and outdoor screens.
Oversee and perform board-level repairs, hardware inspections, firmware updates, and component or driver replacements.
Monitor and maintain AC/DC power distribution and network communications for LED infrastructure, ensuring redundancy and reliability.
Coordinate with Broadcast Engineering, IT, Facilities, production teams, and third-party vendors on upgrades, event support, and maintenance access windows.
Interpret technical documentation, schematics, and single-line wiring diagrams, and train the team to use them to resolve electrical, data, and video-routing issues.
Ensure team-wide adherence to safety protocols and OSHA guidelines, particularly when working at heights or operating heavy machinery.
Perform and oversee physical work that includes lifting and carrying equipment, climbing ladders, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Perform other duties as assigned.