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Specialist, Broadcast Technical Services Engineer

This position is available for Castle Rock, CO 80104. The position is 100% on site, work from home is not applicable for this requirement.

DIRECTV, the leader in direct-to-home satellite broadcasting for over 30 years, is changing the way the world experiences entertainment. We’re delivering cutting edge products and services that redefine the future. Innovation is at the heart of what we do and we’re revolutionizing the way our customers access content anytime, anywhere. With premier video services like DIRECTV and U-Verse to our newest streaming service, DIRECTV Stream, our industry leading team is at the forefront of making it all happen. Together, we’re creating the best entertainment and communications experience in the world.

DIRECTV Broadcast Operations is looking for a Broadcast Technical Services Engineer with broad technical experience in video distribution and satellite uplink systems to join our team. Within the first 6 months, you will be working toward mastering the core competencies of our geographically diverse distribution network serving over 2000+ linear channels to our customers. You will work closely with the Technical Operations Center to identify and correct problems in specific markets/channels and restore the broadcast services. Our customer satisfaction relies on the reliability of our on-air services, and this can’t be done without you!

Our environment offers the best of both worlds – we are a strong team and rely on each other, but much of the work is performed independently.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Ensure consistent, high quality digital television signal transports and satellite transmissions.
• Installation, diagnosis, and maintenance of critical on-air video, audio, RF, baseband, signal processing, transport, and transmission equipment. This responsibility includes DIRECTV’s Mpeg 2 and Mpeg 4 Broadcast transmissions streams and all associated Local Collection Facilities, Broadcast Centers, Ground Station Equipment, and associated Monitor and Control hardware.
• Configure and troubleshoot a variety of television broadcast, transport, and transmission equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on various subsystems.
• Summarize and present technical information in both verbal and written form.
• Assist in project research, design, planning, implementation, procedure documentation, and training.
• Training and development of new employees.
• Develop a base knowledge of site facility systems and assist with emergency building system repairs as needed.

Special Requirements:

• Must have a valid state driver’s license with no restrictions.
• All candidates must be willing to carry a company provided on-call phone, participate in a cyclic on-call rotation, and must reside within a 45-minute drive radius of the main uplink facility.
• Must have a negative pre-employment drug test.
• Criminal and MVR background must meet company hiring criteria.
• The uplink facility is a 24x7 facility and requires the ability to work various shifts, including holidays and overtime as necessary to support the on-air mission.
• Minimal travel via commercial airline required on occasion (<25% travel).

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Associate degree, certificate or equivalent military training in electronics and/or related systems is preferred.
• 2 - 5 years of field experience in Satellite Communications and video compression systems.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, good oral and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment with changing priorities.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to climb external antenna system ladders and work at heights up to 30 ft.
• Dexterity to work in confined spaces down to 16 cubic ft.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree, certificate or equivalent military experience with electronics, communication, television broadcast or Earth Station processes and equipment.
• Demonstrate knowledge in either RF Ground Station Antenna systems or MPEG Video Compression systems.
• Previous experience with VMWare, V-Sphere, v-Center Virtualized environments or willingness to learn.

This position is available for Castle Rock, CO 80104. The position is 100% on site, work from home is not applicable for this requirement.

A career with us comes with big rewards:

DIRECTV's compensation structure is designed to be market-competitive and fully supports efforts to attract and retain employees. It is the company's policy to offer pay that is competitive with other employers in the local market. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

The Base Salary range displayed below reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position and work location(s) listed in the job posting US Labor Market Zone(s). Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

DIRECTV WAGE ZONE

N2: $69,100 - $103,700

Please note that the salary ranges reflect base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits - when you consider all of these together, it represents a pretty impressive total compensation package.

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