Broadcast & AV Technician for DoD Studio & RF Systems

Oneida ESC Group; Fort Meade (MD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental and Vision

Job summary

Oneida ESC Group seeks a Broadcast Equipment Technician to support DINFOS at Fort Meade, MD. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and sustain broadcast, audiovisual, RF, and studio systems for training and operations.

The role requires hands-on work with professional broadcast gear, VTC, and broadcast networks, following industry standards. Strong documentation, safety compliance, and collaboration with vendors are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting broadcast electronics maintenance, broadcast engineering, or professional audiovisual systems.
• Experience supporting radio and television studios, control rooms, production facilities, and broadcast operations.
• Knowledge of analog and digital audio/video technologies, signal flows, and broadcast infrastructure.
• Knowledge of industry standards including SMPTE, FCC, IEEE, and ATSC requirements.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and maintaining professional broadcast equipment and systems.
• Experience utilizing Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE).
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, including 2D drawings and technical schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and support professional broadcast and audiovisual systems.
• Provide technical support for radio studios, television studios, control rooms, production facilities, and related broadcast environments.
• Maintain and troubleshoot RF transmission systems, broadcast networking infrastructure, and visual information systems.
• Support Video Teleconferencing (VTC) systems, conference room technologies, control automation systems, and integrated audiovisual environments.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and corrective maintenance activities on broadcast and production equipment.
• Diagnose hardware, software, signal path, and network-related issues affecting broadcast operations.
• Utilize TMDE to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, maintenance records, diagrams, and system configurations.
• Create and update equipment layouts, schematics, and technical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Coordinate with vendors, manufacturers, and technical support organizations to resolve equipment and system issues.
• Support equipment upgrades, technology refresh efforts, and infrastructure modernization projects.
• Ensure compliance with applicable technical standards, safety procedures, and operational requirements.

Skills

Broadcast maintenance

Broadcast engineering

TMDE usage

AutoCAD 2D

Tools

AutoCAD

TMDE

Job description

Oneida ESC Group seeks a Broadcast Equipment Technician to support DINFOS at Fort Meade, MD. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and sustain broadcast, audiovisual, RF, and studio systems for training and operations.

The role requires hands-on work with professional broadcast gear, VTC, and broadcast networks, following industry standards. Strong documentation, safety compliance, and collaboration with vendors are essential.