Lead Vision Engineer – Live Broadcast IP Systems

NEP Group, Inc.; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NEP UK is seeking an experienced Guarantee-level Vision Engineer to take technical ownership of planning, preparation and delivery of complex vision systems across outside broadcast trucks, flypacks and remote productions.

The role requires strong SMPTE ST 2110 and IP-based production knowledge, plus leadership in fast-moving live environments; you will mentor engineers and document systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Guarantee Vision Engineer in OB/live production.
• Strong design, configuration and support of complex vision systems.
• Deep knowledge of SMPTE ST 2110 and IP-based production environments.
• Understanding of broadcast network architecture, multicast and PTP.
• Hands-on experience configuring broadcast network switches.
• Excellent SDI knowledge and hybrid SDI/IP workflows.
• Strong fault-finding, planning and documentation skills.
• Calm, decisive and accountable under time-critical live conditions.
• Great communication and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Own vision systems from design to live delivery.
• Lead system design, config, testing for OB trucks and flypacks.
• Engineer and support complex vision chains: cameras, CCUs, mixers, routers, multiviewers.
• Support IP-based environments with SMPTE ST 2110, PTP, multicast, redundancy.
• Configure broadcast control, orchestration and monitoring systems.
• Integrate vision, replay, audio, communications with production systems.
• Operate as Guarantee Vision Engineer on live productions and troubleshoot.
• Produce accurate technical docs and system diagrams.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and share best practices.

Skills

Vision systems design

IP-based production

SMPTE ST 2110

Broadcast networks

SDI/IP workflows

Fault-finding

Documentation

Leadership in live productions

Mentoring engineers

Tools

Broadcast switches

Job description

NEP UK is seeking an experienced Guarantee-level Vision Engineer to take technical ownership of planning, preparation and delivery of complex vision systems across outside broadcast trucks, flypacks and remote productions.

The role requires strong SMPTE ST 2110 and IP-based production knowledge, plus leadership in fast-moving live environments; you will mentor engineers and document systems.