Broadcast Field Engineer: RF, IP & Satellite Systems

K-LOVE; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401K with company match

Parental leave

PTO & holidays

Job summary

K-LOVE is seeking a Senior Broadcast Engineer to lead strategic system optimization, install and maintain broadcast equipment, and ensure high-quality signal delivery across the southeast Texas and Louisiana regions.

You will mentor junior engineers, uphold FCC regulations and safety standards, coordinate with contract engineers, and perform on-site transmitter site visits quarterly, with a focus on IP-based systems and reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in electronics, broadcast communications, or related field, OR 5+ years of directly related experience.
• SBE Certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 6+ years of expert-level experience in troubleshooting, installing, repairing, and maintaining complex broadcast equipment.
• Thorough understanding of broadcast air-chain components and IP-based signal distribution.
• Advanced understanding of RF emissions, interference mitigation, and FCC regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic system optimization and engineering leadership across the engineering team for high-quality broadcast delivery.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex faults down to component level; mentor junior engineers.
• Maintain FCC compliance and safety standards; manage on-site transmitter sites and field visits.

Skills

Broadcast engineering

RF theory

IP networking

Troubleshooting

Soldering skills

System optimization

Communication

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in electronics/broadcast

SBE Certification desirable

Tools

VOMs

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum Analyzers

Remote monitoring tools

Job description

K-LOVE is seeking a Senior Broadcast Engineer to lead strategic system optimization, install and maintain broadcast equipment, and ensure high-quality signal delivery across the southeast Texas and Louisiana regions.

You will mentor junior engineers, uphold FCC regulations and safety standards, coordinate with contract engineers, and perform on-site transmitter site visits quarterly, with a focus on IP-based systems and reliable operations.