Headend Systems Engineer — IPTV & Network Infrastructure

Hotwire Communications; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan with CompanyMatch

Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays

Employee Service Discounts

Job summary

Hotwire Communications seeks a Headend Engineer to lead construction, operation, maintenance, and support of the headend. You will handle installation, wiring, and power systems across facilities, ensuring reliable IPTV and VOD services.

The role requires 3+ years in telecom/RF, strong headend knowledge, and proficiency with IPTV, video codecs, and network basics. This on-site position includes competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunication, RF, or satellite certifications.
• 3+ years of related telecommunication or RF/satellite experience.
• Strong Head-End knowledge and computer skills.
• Familiarity with IPTV, IP multicast, video codecs, and related standards.
• Must have active and clean, non-restrictive state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Work with the engineering department on the implementation of new technologies or services.
• Design, build and maintain all structured wiring to ensure efficient data flow and organization in all company facilities.
• Create and maintain preventive maintenance and equipment replacement schedules for UPS, battery backup, power generators, HVAC, environmental sensors, and other predictive diagnostic tools.
• Monitor IPTV services and linear channels for Audio/Video quality.
• Analyze real-time and historic data from monitoring systems to proactively address issues.
• Actively monitor and support Headend Infrastructure and equipment including satellites receivers, encoders/transcoders, VOD Catchers, AD insertion, middleware and servers.
• Efficiently coordinate with NOC and other engineering teams to resolve technical issues and to conduct scheduled maintenances.
• Perform installation, wiring, labeling and configuration of equipment.
• Continuously develop skills to advance professionally.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Headend knowledge

IPTV

IP multicast

Video codecs

LAN/WAN principles

DC/AC power systems

HVAC basics

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunication, RF, or satellite certifications

Tools

Excel

Visio

Job description

Hotwire Communications seeks a Headend Engineer to lead construction, operation, maintenance, and support of the headend. You will handle installation, wiring, and power systems across facilities, ensuring reliable IPTV and VOD services.

The role requires 3+ years in telecom/RF, strong headend knowledge, and proficiency with IPTV, video codecs, and network basics. This on-site position includes competitive benefits and growth opportunities.