Broadcast Systems Reliability Engineer

Advanced Systems Group; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Systems Group, LLC is seeking a Broadcast Systems Reliability Engineer to own the upkeep of high-stakes live broadcast systems at a Culver City facility, with multi-site travel. You will diagnose faults across baseband and IP media, maintain backups, and document maintenance histories to ensure uptime.

You will work autonomously in a fast-paced environment, coordinating with client engineers, vendors, and manufacturers, while traveling to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Deep broadcast engineering experience; troubleshoot complex live systems from application layer through physical layer.
• Proficiency in baseband and IP media: ST 2110, Dante, AES67.
• Strong, repeatable testing and fault-isolation methodology.
• Proven live-environment discipline; safe downtime planning for on-air operations.
• Strong technical writing skills; incident reports, MOPs, and user guides.
• Strong communication with peer staff and manufacturers during case resolution.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel across the LA metro area.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead preventative maintenance for complex live broadcast and AV systems.
• Diagnose and resolve faults across all layers for seamless operations.
• Develop and manage configuration backups and equipment baselines.
• Schedule and execute maintenance around live broadcast calendars.
• Document and maintain service histories, run-books, and a maintenance calendar.
• Ensure organized machine room infrastructure and cabling.
• Troubleshoot and restore services for SDI, IP media (ST 2110, Dante, AES67).
• Apply rigorous testing to isolate problems from application to physical layer.
• Own case resolution with manufacturers; drive issues to resolution and manage vendor relationships.
• Produce incident reports and documentation for operational teams.

Skills

Broadcast engineering

IP media (ST2110)

Testing & fault isolation

On-air safety

Technical writing

Vendor management

Autonomous working

Tools

Providius

Bridge Technologies

Lawo Power Core

UHD Core DSP

Job description

Advanced Systems Group, LLC enables creativity through better technology and operations for media creatives and content owners. From acquisition to delivery, on-premises or in the cloud, ASG ensures our clients’ success through tailored solutions. One of North America’s largest Media and Entertainment Technology and Operations suppliers, we provide engineering services, physical and cloud integration, training, support, and managed services. Our Managed Services deliver customized operations and services for all phases of media production, including creative and engineering. Founded in 1997, and providing nationwide services, ASG has teams based in North America, South America, and Europe.

Job Summary

Please note: this role reports on-site to our client’s broadcast facility in Culver City, CA, with multi-site coverage as needed. A valid driver’s license and personal vehicle are required for travel between client sites.

Are you passionate about live broadcast technology and ready to take ownership of high-stakes system reliability? Join Advanced Systems Group as a Broadcast Systems Reliability Engineer and play a key role in supporting a world-class media facility’s mission-critical operations.

Why Join Us?

• Work in an exciting, fast-paced live broadcast environment with cutting-edge technology

• Be the go-to authority ensuring uptime and reliability across both baseband and IP media systems

• Take initiative and autonomy in your work, backed by supportive leadership and a collaborative cross-functional team

• Excellent opportunity for career development in broadcast systems, integration projects, and technical operations

What You’ll Do:

• Spearhead preventative maintenance for complex live broadcast and AV systems, keeping them at optimal health and readiness

• Be the hero who diagnoses and resolves technical faults—across all layers, ensuring seamless operations

• Develop and manage configuration backups and equipment baselines for critical systems

• Schedule and execute system maintenance around a dynamic live broadcast calendar—your efforts keep live productions running

• Document and maintain detailed service histories, run-books, and a standing maintenance calendar

• Ensure organized, clean, and efficient machine room infrastructure and cabling

• Troubleshoot and perform service restoration for SDI, IP media (ST 2110, Dante, AES67) systems, and supporting infrastructure

• Apply rigorous, systematic testing to isolate problems from application through physical layer

• Own case resolution with manufacturers—drive issues through to successful outcomes and manage vendor relationships

• Produce clear incident reports and documentation, empowering operational teams to resolve or avoid common issues

• Identify patterns and develop remediation projects to increase reliability and reduce recurring issues

• Scope and support integration and remediation projects, working alongside client engineers and system integrators

• Stay connected with staff, vendors, and manufacturers to ensure alignment on system health and maintenance

• Travel to facility sites (as needed) to ensure full system support across locations

Required Qualifications:

• Deep broadcast engineering experience with demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex live systems from application layer through physical layer.

• Demonstrated proficiency in both baseband and IP media: ST 2110, Dante, and AES67.

• Strong, repeatable testing and fault-isolation methodology.

• Proven live-environment discipline; ability to work safely where equipment cannot be taken offline arbitrarily, with clear understanding of coordinated downtime and on-air safety.

• Strong technical writing skills; able to produce incident reports, MOPs, and user-facing guides.

• Strong communication skills with peer operational staff and with manufacturers during case resolution.

• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle; ability to travel across the LA metro area between client sites.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to perform in-situ Layer 1 repairs for common cable types (CAT-6A, 12G SDI, single-pair audio, and similar) without calling out to an integrator.

• Experience scoping integration and remediation projects for management approval.

• Experience with Providius and Bridge Technologies monitoring tools.

• Working knowledge of Lawo Power Core and UHD Core DSP configuration, operation, and troubleshooting.

Competencies:

• Comprehensive technical proficiency across a live broadcast technology stack including SDI, SMPTE ST 2110, Dante, AES67, PTP timing, NMOS control, camera robotics, broadcast cameras, LED walls, and vision mixers.

• Ability to work largely autonomously in a live production environment, managing competing maintenance priorities without displacing operational safety.

• Ability to influence without direct authority; comfortable recommending process improvements and reliability fixes to operational teams and client engineering leads without making decisions outside the defined scope of this role.

• Proactive and systems-oriented thinker, able to identify latent risk and recurring failure patterns before they impact productions.

• Strong written communication skills with consistent documentation discipline across maintenance records, incident reports, run-books, and MOPs.

• Organized and accountable in managing vendor relationships, open cases, maintenance windows, and asset condition records.

• Collaborative cross-functional partner able to coordinate effectively with operational staff, client engineering, integrators, and manufacturers.

Position Details:

• Regular Full-Time

• On-site at Culver City, CA (primary site); occasional travel to secondary locations

• On-call and after-hours availability required as needed

• Must be able to commute to work on-site; valid driver’s license and personal vehicle required

Step into a career-defining role where your expertise safeguards live productions and propels technology forward.

Advanced Systems Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.