Senior Specialist Imaging Systems

Sphere Entertainment Group, LLC•Burbank, CA

11d•$110,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sphere Studios is seeking a detail-focused camera expert to develop and execute quality assurance testing for next-generation ultra-high-resolution cinema hardware. The company is developing custom camera systems, and this individual contributor will help advance the quality and efficiency of hardware testing processes. The role works across the Sphere pipeline with production crews, hardware engineers, software developers, post-production crews, and third-party vendors to develop and scale repeatable software, hardware, and firmware tests, along with documentation for analysis and reporting. The successful candidate can work with cinema camera and lensing systems with minimal supervision and on tight deadlines. The position reports to the Imaging Systems Senior Director. It includes coordinating project timelines and deliverables, administering project management tools and databases, tracking issues through resolution, documenting and testing system updates, supporting users with troubleshooting, and validating studio systems and workflows. The role involves occasional travel (5%) and on-site adherence to appearance and presentation guidelines.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in camera and near-camera imaging roles, including on-set production experience.
At least 3 years of experience as a QA tester or in similar work testing cinema camera hardware, firmware, and lensing.
Understanding of post-production processes and production.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong communication and team management skills, including the ability to define problems, collect data, and provide recommendations and conclusions.
Experience troubleshooting camera hardware and software issues, with a deep understanding of professional cinema cameras.
Experience writing and executing test plans for hardware and image processing.
Ability to initiate collaborative efforts with QA contractors, staff, and third-party partners.
Ability to explain complex ideas clearly to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

Develop project timelines, coordinate cross-department deliverables, and implement project strategies to ensure Project Requirements Documents are completed and delivered on schedule.
Administer and maintain project management tools, including Jira and Confluence, as well as test documentation.
Manage and maintain project databases and track issues through resolution.
Develop processes that help studio users document, communicate, and track issues through resolution.
Serve as a liaison between studio users and development engineers, communicating system failures, root causes, and proposed solutions in alignment with product development priorities.
Document repairs to Big Sky hardware, coordinate with external resources as needed, and maintain studio MER Recorders.
Coordinate internal studio workflows and communicate product changes, software and hardware upgrades, maintenance needs, and software bugs to stakeholders.
Perform Big Sky firmware and software testing for development upgrades, provide feedback to engineers, document results, and assist with implementing upgrades.
Help product users troubleshoot issues and document issues for engineers.
Maintain stakeholder-approved process validation procedures for studio systems and workflows; execute validation testing, document results, and ensure solutions meet established studio requirements.
Provide exceptional experiences for guests, partners, and team members, including following on-site appearance and presentation guidelines.