Senior Broadcast RF Transmission Engineer

The Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company seeks a Transmitter Broadcast Engineer in Arlington, VA. The role involves installing and maintaining broadcasting equipment, focusing on RF Transmission systems. Responsibilities include transmitter maintenance, technical support, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have extensive broadcast experience, strong technical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to lift heavy equipment. A minimum of an Associate's degree in electronics is preferred. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Great benefits

Open door policy

Upward mobility

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' broadcast experience.
• RF Transmitter support experience.
• Solid understanding of core hardware, computer systems, and electrical systems.
• Solid understanding of IP networking.
• Self-motivated and the ability to work efficiently without direct supervision.
• Confidence in troubleshooting problems.
• Ability to read and understand technical materials.
• Hold a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work on ladders, stand for long periods of time, and lift computers or equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Associates degree or higher in electronics or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair transmitters and receivers.
• Provide budget information for new systems.
• Provide technical support to operational users.
• Consult with engineering management on technical issues.
• Provide engineering signal flow diagrams for CAD documentation.
• Perform all technical work to engineering standards.
• Repair and maintain television transmitters and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with FCC and FAA rules.
• Troubleshoot and repair VHF/UHF television transmitters.
• Assist maintaining transmission tower and transmitter facilities.

Job description

A leading media company seeks a Transmitter Broadcast Engineer in Arlington, VA. The role involves installing and maintaining broadcasting equipment, focusing on RF Transmission systems. Responsibilities include transmitter maintenance, technical support, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have extensive broadcast experience, strong technical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to lift heavy equipment. A minimum of an Associate's degree in electronics is preferred. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.