Lead Engineer, Broadcast Services

Chesapeake Systems; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan options

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and training

Job summary

CHESA, headquartered in Baltimore, seeks a Lead Engineer, Broadcast Services to own the technical design and field delivery of nationwide multi-site projects.

This senior role mentors junior engineers, partners with PM, Solutions Architecture, and Sales, and ensures on-time, on-budget execution while maintaining design integrity. The successful candidate will have hands-on engineering background and CAD/WireCAD skills plus SMPTE/AVIXA/Q-SYS certifications.

Qualifications

• Senior hands-on broadcast engineering experience.
• Experience translating customer requirements into system designs.
• Experience leading on-site installation and commissioning.
• Knowledge of CAD software; WireCAD preferred.
• Certifications such as SMPTE, AVIXA CTS, Q-SYS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own technical design and delivery – translate customer requirements and project scope into actionable system designs, and provide hands-on technical leadership from design through final commissioning.
• Lead on-site installation and commissioning – on-site lead coordinating install teams with client in the field.
• Support pre-sales and proposal development – collaborate with Solutions Architects and Sales on bids, SOWs, and RFP responses.
• Manage risk against budget and schedule – flag technical risks and guide decisions to keep projects on time and within budget.
• Build engineering bench strength – mentor junior engineers and support hiring and staffing, maintain documentation standards.

Skills

CAD software

WireCAD

SMPTE

AVIXA CTS

Q-SYS

Job description

The Lead Engineer, Broadcast Services is a senior, hands-on engineering role at the center of CHESA’s broadcast and AV project delivery, serving as the technical authority who turns customer requirements into actionable system designs and leads on-site installation and commissioning nationwide. This person bridges design and execution, partnering closely with Project Management, Solutions Architecture, and Sales to keep projects technically sound, on scope, and on schedule, while also mentoring junior engineers and helping staff broadcast projects with qualified engineers and contractors. It’s an ideal fit for a broadcast systems veteran who wants ownership over both the technical strategy and the field execution of complex, multi-site projects.

Responsibilities

• Own technical design and delivery – translate customer requirements and project scope into actionable system designs, and provide hands-on technical leadership from design through final commissioning.
  • Knowledge of CAD software required, WireCAD preferred
  • Relevant industry certifications preferred including SMPTE, AVIXA CTS, Q-SYS
• Lead on-site installation and commissioning – serve as the on-site lead and escalation point for install teams, ensuring work meets spec, schedule, and quality standards, with direct client coordination in the field.
• Support pre-sales and proposal development – partner with Solutions Architects and Sales on bids, SOWs, and RFP responses, validating that proposed solutions are technically sound and deliverable.
• Manage risk against budget and schedule – flag technical risks and trade-offs early, and guide decisions that keep projects on time and on budget.
• Build engineering bench strength – mentor junior engineers, support hiring and staffing (including freelance/contractor networks), and maintain broadcast documentation standards and best practices.

Performance Metrics

• On-time, on-budget delivery of assigned broadcast projects
• Quality and completeness of technical designs and documentation (system designs, as-builts, standards)
• Successful on-site commissioning with minimal rework or escalationStrength and responsiveness of the surge staffing network (freelancers/contractors available when needed)
• Growth and readiness of junior engineers mentored

Our compensation package includes:

CHESA offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan options
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities

We are a proud equal opportunity employer and value diversity at every level of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Additional Information

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Baltimore, MD, CHESA is a national leader in digital workflow solutions for federal, corporate, and Media & Entertainment clients. As a value-added reseller, systems integrator, and consulting firm, CHESA enables organizations to efficiently create, manage, and monetize digital content.

Our experts architect, deploy, and support high-performance, scalable, and reliable systems across media asset management, storage, cloud, automation, and custom workflows. We pride ourselves on being trusted advisors to our clients — from major production agencies to studios, broadcasters, and publishers.

With regional hubs in Northern Virginia, New York City, Denver, Dallas, and Los Angeles, CHESA remains committed to innovation, excellence, and industry leadership.