Broadcast Systems Design Engineer

Alpha Video & Audio; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Video & Audio is seeking a Broadcast Systems Design Engineer to design and implement broadcast, sports, educational and corporate systems from Eden Prairie, MN, or remotely. The engineer will collaborate with Sales to provide recommendations, drawings, configurations, and testing for installations.

The role emphasizes teamwork and delivering high-quality, scalable solutions. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of relevant experience, strong AutoCAD/Visio skills, and expertise in RF, video,

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of system configurations and client workflows.
• Extensive audio and video design and theory.
• Experience with digital signage and IPTV systems.
• RF design and theory.

Responsibilities

• Consult with the Sales team to establish customer needs and present solutions.
• Determine client expectations for system functionality through discussions with sales and clients.
• With the sales department, recommend general and specific solutions to clients.
• Design complete systems for quoting including equipment, parts, consumables and labor.
• Write scopes of work to convey system expectations.
• Respond to bid requests.
• Diagram systems using AutoCAD and Visio.
• Coordinate with project manager on proposals and installers.
• Provide technical support to Alpha Video employees and clients.
• Research new products to stay current on technology solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

System design knowledge

RF design knowledge

IT knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Visio

Q360

Harris routers

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Eden Prairie or Remote - EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage: Up to 30%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Engineering

Job Title: Broadcast Systems Design Engineer

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Date Revised: August 2022

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Travel: up to 30%

Status: Exempt

Summary

The Broadcast Systems Design Engineer shall design and implement solutions for broadcast, sports, educational and corporate clients. The Engineer will work closely with the sales staff to provide both general and specific recommendations on equipment, technologies and implementation. Upon sale, the Broadcast Engineer shall provide drawings, configuration and testing of equipment/systems. Alpha places a heavy emphasis on a collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Consult with the Sales team to establish customer needs and present solutions to customers.


• Determine client expectations for system functionality through communication with the sales department and client.


• With the sales department, recommend general and specific solutions to clients.


• Design complete systems for quoting including equipment, parts, consumables and labor.


• Write scopes of work to convey system expectations.


• Respond to bid requests.


• Diagram systems using AutoCAD and Visio .


• Work with a project manager to manage proposals including coordination of installers with end client and tracking of time and materials.


• Provide technical support to Alpha Video employees and clients in any areas of expertise.


• Research new products to remain current on technology solutions.


• All other duties as assigned and deemed appropriate.

QualificationsRequirements

• Up to 30% travel, occasionally on a last-minute basis


• Occasional evening and weekend work

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Comprehensive knowledge of system configurations, with an emphasis placed on client workflow.


• Comprehensive knowledge of industry best practices.


• Extensive audio design and theory.


• Extensive video design and theory.


• Experience with design of digital signage and IPTV systems.


• RF design and theory


• IT knowledge


• Self-motivated


• Resourceful


• Ability to solve unusual or unexpected technical or installation problems.

Preferred

• Previous employment with an integrator, TV station, or sports facility maintaining or designing systems infrastructure.


• Experience programming and configuring Harris, Evertz, Ross, Sony, Grass Valley, Panasonic, JVC, and AJA routers, switchers, cameras, servers, and plant distribution.


• Knowledge of display products and systems.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent


• A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience


• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Computer Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel


• AutoCAD and MS Visio experience required


• Q360 experience preferred

Certificates and Licenses

• Valid driver’s license


• CTS , CTS-D


• SBE certifications preferred

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, raise, lower, push or carry up to 40 lbs. from ground to waist, waist to overhead and from one surface to another at mid level.


• Remaining in a stationary position, often sitting for prolonged periods.


• Ability to enter text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a traditional keyboard or 10-Key.


• Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (that is, working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.


• Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.


• The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech both in person, by telephone or other technology.


• Ability to ascend or descend structures like ladders, scaffolding, ropes or poles that require the use of both upper and lower body to climb up to 15 feet tall.


• Ability to walk/navigate/stand on both even and uneven surfaces.