Broadcast Headend Engineer - Encoding & Multiplexing

5V Video

Slough

Hybrid

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

5V Video is seeking a Project Engineer to deliver end-to-end broadcast headend projects, focusing on encoding, multiplexing and transport stream technologies for a major UK platform. The role is based in West London with hybrid working arrangements.

You will configure and support Ericsson/Tandberg/MediaKind MX8400/MX400 multiplexers and Harmonic ProStream platforms, build and troubleshoot MPEG transport streams, and work closely with playout, distribution and network teams in a live 24/7

Qualifications

Experience with Ericsson/Tandberg/MediaKind multiplexers and/or Harmonic ProStream platforms.
Strong understanding of MPEG-2/H.264, DVB standards and transport stream architecture.
Experience delivering engineering projects in live broadcast environments.
Knowledge of conditional access and scrambling workflows.
Experience using transport stream analysis and monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

Deliver end-to-end engineering projects across the broadcast headend, from design through to implementation and operational handover.
Configure and support Ericsson/Tandberg (MediaKind) MX8400/MX400 multiplexers and Harmonic ProStream platforms.
Build, validate and troubleshoot MPEG transport streams, including statistical multiplexing, SI/PSI, EPG data and conditional access.
Plan and implement changes within a live 24/7 broadcast environment.
Produce technical documentation, test plans, and implementation records.
Investigate complex streaming and multiplexing issues using industry monitoring and analysis tools.
Work closely with playout, distribution, satellite, and network engineering teams.