Lead Vision Engineer – Live Broadcasts

NEP Europe; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NEP UK is seeking a Guarantee-level Vision Engineer to own planning, preparation and delivery of complex vision systems for live broadcasts. The role covers OB trucks, flypacks and remote productions, with hands-on leadership in IP/SDI hybrid environments.

You will oversee design, testing, configuration and integration of vision chains, mentor junior engineers and produce precise documentation. On-site at Bracknell HQ, this position requires calm leadership in fast-moving productions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating at Guarantee Vision Engineer level within outside broadcast or live production environments.
• Strong experience designing, configuring and supporting complex vision systems.
• In-depth knowledge of SMPTE ST 2110 and IP-based production environments.
• Strong fault-finding, problem-solving, planning and documentation skills.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Take full technical ownership of vision systems from project design through to live delivery.
• Lead system design, configuration, testing and validation for OB trucks and flypack projects.
• Engineer and support complex vision chains, including cameras, CCUs, vision mixers, routers, multiviewers, monitoring and tally.
• Implement and support IP-based production environments, including SMPTE ST 2110, PTP, multicast, redundancy and broadcast network infrastructure.
• Configure and support broadcast control, orchestration and monitoring systems.
• Lead the integration of vision, replay, audio, communications and wider production systems.
• Operate as the Guarantee Vision Engineer on live productions, taking ownership of system performance and resolving faults quickly.
• Produce and maintain accurate technical documentation, system diagrams and build records.
• Contribute to improvements in system design, workflows, engineering standards and reliability. Mentor and support less experienced engineers, sharing knowledge and best practice.

Skills

Guarantee Vision Engineer level

Vision systems design

IP-based production environments

SMPTE ST 2110 knowledge

Broadcast network architecture

fault-finding and problem-solving

documentation and diagrams

team mentorship

communication and collaboration

Tools

Broadcast network switches

Job description

NEP UK is seeking a Guarantee-level Vision Engineer to own planning, preparation and delivery of complex vision systems for live broadcasts. The role covers OB trucks, flypacks and remote productions, with hands-on leadership in IP/SDI hybrid environments.

You will oversee design, testing, configuration and integration of vision chains, mentor junior engineers and produce precise documentation. On-site at Bracknell HQ, this position requires calm leadership in fast-moving productions.