Senior Design Engineer - Denver CO

Diversified • Denver, CO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This Senior Design Engineer (SDE) role is a lead member of the core team for deigning and implementing Master Control and production systems employing SMPTE ST-2110 and advanced playout and automation systems. The SDE provides direction and oversight through the project life cycle from sales concept to design development, construction drawings to implementation support. As the technical authority on a project team, the SDE is instrumental in the determination and execution of client and system requirements and will collaborate with SME (Subject Matter Expert) teams as required. The SDE is also responsible for mentoring other design engineers on the project team. Reporting to a Regional Director of Engineering the SDE’s project assignments are determined by Engineering and Technical Operations Leadership based on enterprise-wide demands, capabilities and availability.
NOTE - while this job is virtual day-to-day, it involves frequent travel to client sites in the Denver CO area. As such, we require that you reside in - or are able to relocate to - Denver CO.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office 365
• 8+ years’ experience in Media and Entertainment technical systems designing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of broadcast technology, equipment, facilities, and production systems used in the Media and Entertainment / Broadcast industry. Formats include high-definition, UHD and HDR video systems deployed using analog, SDI, HD-SDI, NDI and SMPTE 2110 IP transport protocols.
• Familiarity with Master Control playout and automation systems
• Familiarity with networked audio systems and transport protocols including 2110-30, AES-67, Ravenna and Dante’
• Understanding of cloud-based video production workflow
• Knowledge of encoding, transport and decoding technology
• Understanding of TCP/IP, ACL’s, QoS, VLAN’s and Wireless Access Points.
• Proven track record of successfully completing engineering projects.
• A clear understanding of construction project phases Program, Conceptualization, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, Construction and Commissioning.
• Detailed oriented, independent, self-starter
• Exceptional time management skills with a track record for meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to analyze complex issues and communicate concise succinct messages
• High level of problem solving and technical troubleshooting skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in architecting, designing, and implementing cloud-based production solutions is a plus
• Cloud Certification (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Leads complex engagements and works directly with clients and project teams to develop budgets, timelines and manage expectations.
• Negotiate changes in deliverables and schedules and is an escalation point for engineering issues.
• May be required to regularly lead teams on large projects.
• Conceptualize system designs and determine system requirements.
• Provide technical expertise and coordination information to support the base building tasks performed by others, and planning of audio, video, and control solutions.
• Oversee and/or develop the Bill of Materials (BOM) and supporting documentation.
• Develop detailed design documentation strategy based on established engineering standard practices. Track engineering team tasks to completion.
• Generate functional system descriptions, complete block wiring diagrams, rack elevations, custom plates, or cabling assemblies.
• Research, identify, and recommend technology options for clients and projects.
• Provide technical expertise and oversee the creation of and later reconciliation of the complete construction drawing package, support documentation for installation and coordination with architects and other trades.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and product teams to identify requirements for cloud-based solutions that meet the needs of our live broadcast production and post-production workflows.
• Design and architect cloud-based solutions for live broadcast production workflows, channel playout, and content delivery
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure that solutions are optimized for cost, performance, and reliability.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other team members.
• Experience building complex networking infrastructure on premises.
• Test, commission, and configure subsystems during project deployment.
• Support projects and teams in build phase. Complete the as-built drawings for service hand-over.
• Provide regular project engineering milestone status updates for Technical Operations resource planning.
• Maintain expertise in the industry through ongoing review of trade publications, participation in industry trade shows, seminars, and educational forums.
• Develop expertise in the industry through ongoing review of trade publications, participation in industry trade shows, seminars, and educational forums.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options to suit your family’s needs
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401k with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, Homeowners and Auto Insurance, Supplemental Term and Dependent Life and AD&D, and Legal Services
• Commuter Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED