Video & Voice Systems Engineer, Broadcast

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

VIDEO & VOICE SYSTEMS ENGINEER, BROADCAST

SpaceX is looking for a Video & Voice Systems Engineer that will design, install, maintain, and fully own the video and voice intercom systems for our launch broadcast facilities. You’ll be tightly integrated with our Emmy award-winning webcast team on the launch and event broadcasts for the company as well as the engineering teams that design our rockets, spacecraft, and launch sites.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Broadcast engineer-in-charge for launch webcasts and ability to operate as technical director, A1, A2 and/or production manager

Design and deploy broadcast facilities and large-scale video and audio networks

Troubleshoot and resolve video and voice network related issues

Closely collaborate with stakeholders and engineers across programs to create highly operable, scalable, and maintainable solutions

Monitor health of video and voice equipment and network health

Continuously create and update documentation and inventory management

Drive engineering support for company events and all-hands meetings

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, electrical engineering, or other STEM discipline and 2+ years professional video, voice and/or networking engineering experience OR 5+ years broadcast video, voice and/or networking engineering experience without a degree

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience with video equipment such as video routers, IP video, cameras, and broadcast switchers

Experience with audio equipment such as intercom matrices, broadcast audio consoles, and wireless two-way radios

Understanding and experience with broadcast networking transports such as SMPTE ST 2110, AES67, Dante, SRT, RTMP, MPEG-TS, RTSP, SIP, and WebRTC

Advanced knowledge of OSI model and network standards

Hands on networking experience with the following:

Arista and Cisco Catalyst data center class switches

Fiber optics and wave division multiplexing

DNS, DHCP, PTP, SNMP, LACP, IGMP, PIM-SM

Programming and scripting experience in Python, Bash, Go, JavaScript or similar languages

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid driver’s license

Ability to work in tight quarters and physical dexterity is necessary to preform job functions

Availability for extended hours and weekends, as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required

Availability for occasional travel, as required (<25%)

Position is subject to pre-employment and (as applicable) periodic background, drug, and alcohol testing

Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg Space Force Base

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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