IPTV & Coax TV Specialist

Oneview Healthcare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oneview Healthcare in Missouri is seeking an Engineer to deploy, configure, and maintain IPTV and Coax TV infrastructure across client environments. The role emphasizes hands-on work with headend systems, media players, DRM, and Android OS, with a focus on remote diagnostics and field readiness.

You will install headend appliances (Anevia, UCrypt), provision Android-based players (ExoPlayer, VLC), perform in-room testing using IGMP protocols, and collaborate with Engineering, Account Management,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on IPTV, Coax TV, and network infra experience.
• Experience with TV providers such as Spectrum, Cox, Comcast, Direct TV.
• Strong understanding of multicast/unicast, IGMPv2/v3, and headend configurations.
• Proficiency with Android OS and media player frameworks (ExoPlayer, VLC).
• Experience coding within media player environments to support playback or DRM integration.
• Familiarity with HDMI CEC and MPI.
• Knowledge of Gracenote and TV listings metadata.
• Certifications: CCNA, CompTIA Network+ or equivalent.
• Experience with IPTV headend systems like Anevia, VITEC.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain IPTV and Coax TV systems, including headend appliances (e.g., Anevia, UCrypt) and multicast streaming setups.
• Provision and troubleshoot Android-based media players and tablets (e.g., Wetek, VLC, ExoPlayer).
• Perform in-room testing and validation of IPTV and Coax signal quality using IGMP protocols and diagnostic tools.
• Perform in-room testing and validation of TV interface commands such as power and volume controls.
• Support DRM integration and content encryption standards (e.g., Pro:Idiom, Swank, Swift Media).
• Conduct site surveys, product survey reports, hardware installations, and preventative maintenance.
• Excellent ability to diagnose and resolve issues across both IP and coaxial networks.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Account Management, Professional Services) to ensure seamless system performance.
• Document technical changes, resolutions, and contribute to the internal knowledge base.
• Train customer support teams on system usage and troubleshooting.
• Escalate blockers and issues promptly to ensure timely resolution.
• Ensuring information security and AI safety are at the forefront of your mind in everything we do in Oneview.

Skills

IPTV

Coax TV

Network infra

Multicast protocols

IGMP

Android OS

ExoPlayer

VLC

DRM systems

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Travel readiness

Hardware integration

Gracenote

Education

CCNA

CompTIA Network+

Tools

Anevia

UCrypt

VITEC

ExoPlayer

Job description

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineer who will support the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of IPTV and Coax TV infrastructure across diverse client environments. This role demands hands‑on expertise in headend systems, media players, DRM technologies, and Android OS, with a strong focus on remote diagnostics, customer support, and field readiness.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain IPTV and Coax TV systems, including headend appliances (e.g., Anevia, UCrypt) and multicast streaming setups.

• Provision and troubleshoot Android-based media players and tablets (e.g., Wetek, VLC, ExoPlayer).

• Perform in-room testing and validation of IPTV and Coax signal quality using IGMP protocols and diagnostic tools.

• Perform in-room testing and validation of TV interface commands such as power and volume controls.

• Support DRM integration and content encryption standards (e.g., Pro:Idiom, Swank, Swift Media).

• Conduct site surveys, product survey reports, hardware installations, and preventative maintenance.

• Excellent ability to diagnose and resolve issues across both IP and coaxial networks.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Account Management, Professional Services) to ensure seamless system performance.

• Document technical changes, resolutions, and contribute to the internal knowledge base.

• Train customer support teams on system usage and troubleshooting.

• Escalate blockers and issues promptly to ensure timely resolution.

• Ensuring information security and AI safety are at the forefront of your mind in everything we do in Oneview.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in IPTV, Coax TV, and network infrastructure.

• Experience working with TV providers including Spectrum, Cox, Comcast, Direct TV, and other s, this includes encryption methodologies.

• Strong understanding of multicast/unicast protocols, IGMPv2/v3, and headend configurations.

• Proficiency with Android OS, media player frameworks (e.g. ExoPlayer, VLC), and DRM systems.

• Experience coding within media player environments (e.g., customizing ExoPlayer or VLC) to support playback optimization, UI enhancements, or DRM integration.

• Familiarity with TV interface protocols such as HDMI CEC and MPI.

• Familiarity with network diagnostics, QoS monitoring, and remote support tools.

• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and travel extensively to client sites.

• Experience with hardware integration in healthcare or hospitality environments is a plus.

• Familiarity with Gracenote and TV listings metadata.

• Certifications such as CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent.

• Experience with IPTV headend systems like Anevia, VITEC, or similar.

• Knowledge of coaxial tuning, DVB standards, and hybrid OTT/IPTV/DVB setups.

• Expected travel would be 50%of their time.