Broadcast Engineer (1 year contract)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Broadcast Engineer for a one-year embedded contract in London. This role involves designing and commissioning innovative IP-based video systems for a major broadcast customer. You will collaborate with diverse teams to ensure the successful integration and testing of cutting-edge video technology. If you have a passion for modern broadcasting and a knack for project management, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and commissioning broadcast systems via IP.
• Strong knowledge of video encoding and IP transport streams.

Responsibilities

• Research and design video origination and distribution systems.
• Coordinate installation and commissioning of video equipment.

Skills

Broadcast Playout Design

IP Networking

Compressed Video Encoding

System Integration

Project Management

Scripting and Automation

Agile Methodologies

Tools

JIRA

SCRUM

Job description

Broadcast Engineer (1 year contract), London

Client: Grass Valley

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c6f726d71de2

Job Views: 4

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

Grass Valley is seeking an experienced Video/Broadcast Engineer for a one-year embedded contract at a major global broadcast customer. The engineer will report to the customer's Engineering department, whose identity will be disclosed during the interview process.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Research, design, documentation, installation, commissioning, and testing of virtualized compressed IP-based video origination and distribution systems, including related sub-systems for linear and streaming delivery via satellite and terrestrial fiber.
• End-to-end project fulfillment, including installation, configuration, and commissioning of video equipment and software.
• Coordination with in-house and third-party resources for system integration, documentation, fabrication, and installation.
• Collaboration with technical support teams for system acceptance testing and training.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience in designing, building, and commissioning broadcast playout, distribution, and live streaming systems via IP.
• Knowledge of baseband HD/SD video, compressed video/audio encoding, IP transport stream distribution, metadata payloads, OTT streaming architecture, and IP networking including multicast.
• Ability to test and qualify compressed video transport streams at the packet level, including MPEG-4 H.264, HEVC H.265, MPEG-2, and JPEG-2000.
• Familiarity with industry standards, test tools, and acceptance testing of compressed video streams.

Additional Qualifications:

• Knowledge in scripting, process automation, data acquisition, measurement, and analysis tools.
• Familiarity with video encryption, conditional access systems, broadcast monitoring, Ethernet topologies, digital ad insertion, SCTE protocols, and industry standardization developments.
• Experience with Agile project management tools like SCRUM and JIRA.
• Strong project management skills to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to perform technical analysis, exercise judgment, and communicate effectively.
• Understanding of modern video technology, broadcast, and streaming media, with a focus on best practices and innovative solutions.