Senior Design Engineer, Broadcast, XTG

AVI-SPL; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Training and professional development

Job summary

AVI-SPL is seeking a Senior Design Engineer within the XTG group in the United States to translate customer needs into comprehensive broadcast system designs and detailed documentation.

You will work with sales teams and Account Managers, lead complex design projects, and mentor junior engineers to ensure designs meet standards, budgets, and schedules.

Qualifications

• Strong business acumen and understanding of broadcast and AV industry trends.
• Leadership capabilities including mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to address risks effectively.
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical audiences, including clients and project teams.
• Detail-oriented mindset; strives for accuracy in work.
• Self-directed learning to stay current with broadcast and AV technologies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Sales Design and Proposal: Support Account Managers in selling large projects with expert design input.
• Develop and maintain design standards packages for large accounts.
• Design Responsibilities: Create detailed documentation including BOMs, diagrams, and scopes of work; determine infrastructure requirements; identify risks and site conditions; review and align with objectives; coordinate with vendors/architects/contractors; review designs from junior engineers.
• Project Responsibilities: Provide design authority during implementation; attend meetings across time zones; travel to job sites domestically and internationally; provide weekly updates to Engineering Manager.
• Mentorship, Leadership and Collaboration: Review designs from junior engineers; share knowledge to improve team skills; take on additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Strong business acumen

Leadership capabilities

Advanced problem-solving

Effective Stakeholder Communication

Detail-Oriented

Self-directed learning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

As part of XTG (Experience Technology Group), Senior Design Engineers transforms customer needs into actionable solutions through system design and detailed documentation. You will work closely with sales team members, including Account Managers, to understand client requirements to design, specify and manage installation of integrated enterprise broadcast systems.

Who We Are

AVI-SPL is a digital enablement solutions provider who transforms how people and technology connect to elevateexperiences,create new value, and enableorganizations to thrive and grow. We are the largest provider of collaboration technology solutions, which include our award-winning managed services.

Our highly certified industry experts and innovation leaders share a vision to help people work smarter and live better. We believe that success starts with a sound team and that an inclusive and diverse workplace moves us all forward.

As part of XTG (Experience Technology Group), Senior Design Engineers provide pre-sales support to bring broadcast and experiential projects to life in partnership with AVI-SPL offices around the globe. This engineering role will provide additional details about how a design approach will be built and configured to uphold the vision of the XTG pre-sales team and our growing network of creative partners.

What You’ll Do

XTG Senior Design Engineers transforms customer needs into actionable solutions through system design and detailed documentation. You will work closely with sales team members, including Account Managers, to understand client requirements, identify potential risks and communicate with stakeholders.

The Senior Design Engineer is a highly skilled technical leader responsible for driving the successful creation of complex Enterprise Broadcast system designs. In this role, you will leverage deep expertise and specialized knowledge to tackle the most challenging design projects, ensuring solutions are innovative, feasible, and aligned with customer needs and business goals.

As a Senior Design Engineer, you will act as a mentor and technical guide, providing oversight and support to junior and mid-level engineers. You will work independently on the most complex designs, take ownership of design accuracy, and provide critical input to project stakeholders. This role requires a proactive problem solver who adeptly balances customer expectations with technical and business requirements, all while shaping and improving design standards and processes across the team.

Day-To-Day Responsibilities

Pre-Sales Design and Proposal Efforts

• Leverage in-depth knowledge of the enterprise broadcast industry and business practices to support Account Managers in strategically selling large projects.
• Demonstrate technical and industry expertise, address complex customer challenges, and inspire confidence in the company’s ability to deliver solutions.
• Provide accurate labor estimates and material requirements to support sales proposal creation.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive design standards packages for large and repeat customers accounts.

Responsibilities

Design Responsibilities

• Develop detailed system documentation, including a bill of materials, conceptual block diagrams, infrastructure plans, scopes of work to ensure quality and completeness.
• Determine infrastructure requirements, such as power, data, and conduit, during pre-sales efforts and coordinate with general contractors.
• Identify, account for, and communicate about project risks, site conditions, scheduling requirements, and dependencies in the design.
• Review pre-construction documentation to ensure clarity and alignment with project objectives.
• Coordinate with vendors, architects, consultants and contractors to align designs with project constraints during design development.
• Review and validate designs from junior Engineers and guide on adherence to best practices.

Project Responsibilities

• Support project teams during implementation and provide technical input as the “design authority” as needed.
• Support of meetings outside of local time zones is required (approximately 20 times per year)
• Travel to various job sites both domestic and internationally as needed.
• Provide weekly project updates to XTG Engineering Manager.

Mentorship, Leadership and Collaboration

• Review and provide constructive feedback on designs from junior and mid-level engineers to ensure quality and consistency.
• Share knowledge and best practices to support the development of the engineering team’s skills and processes.
• Perform additional tasks, responsibilities, and projects as needed to support the team and organization, ensuring flexibility in adapting to evolving priorities and objectives.

Must-Haves

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Core Competencies And Skills

• Strong business acumen and understanding of broadcast and the audio-visual industry, including trends, standards, and customer expectations.
• Leadership capabilities, including mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to independently address risks effectively.
• Effective Stakeholder Communication: Experience conveying technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including clients, project managers, and field teams.
• Detail-Oriented: knows the difference between “good enough” and “perfect” and strives for accuracy in work.
• Self-directed learning habits to stay current with emerging broadcast and AV technologies, industry standards, and best practices through ongoing education or certifications.

Technical Expertise and Knowledge

• Proficiency in design and configuration of broadcast and AV systems flow, from acquisition to transmission, including software tools and standards. This includes knowledge of various broadcast signal formats (HD/UHD, analog, digital), cameras, routers, switchers, and signal processing devices.
• Comprehensive understanding of IP networking, including AVoIP, TCP/IP, multicast, VLANs, and Quality of Service (QoS) and network architecture.
• Experience with SMPTE 2110, AES67, and other Audio/Video over IP (NDI and AVoIP) standards.
• Experience with broadcast automation systems and Media Asset Management (MAM) software. This includes understanding how content is ingested, stored, and played out for on-air or digital distribution.
• Familiarity with AV/IT industry standards such as AVIXA, ANSI/TIA.
• Proficiency with tools such as CAD (e.g., AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu).
• Full understanding of common infrastructure requirements, including power, data, and conduit, and how they integrate into broadcast and AV systems.
• Relevant audio/DSP certifications (Yamaha, Calrec, AVID, Biamp, Q-SYS, BSS, Extron, Shure, etc.).
• AVIXIA CTS-D Certification.
• AVIXA ANP (Audio-Visual Network Professional) Certification (Cisco CCNA or similar may be considered in lieu of ANP).
• Valid driver’s license and a motor vehicle record meeting company standards.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Nice-To-Haves

• Formal education in Electronics, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Seven (7) years of experience in broadcast and audiovisual system design or integration.
• Direct end user experience of Enterprise Broadcast and VC solutions (Ross Video, Grass Valley, Sony, Panasonic, Evertz, LAWO, Telestream, Cobalt, VIZRT)-both hardware and software.
• Experience with large-scale or enterprise-level broadcast and AV projects, including coordination with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proven track record of contributing to process improvements, developing design standards, or leading initiatives in design workflows.

WHY YOU’LL LIKE WORKING HERE

• Medical benefits, including vision and dental
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Enjoyable and dynamic company culture
• Training and professional development opportunities

More About Us

AVI-SPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. AVI-SPL is an AA/Disabled/Veteran Protected Employer VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

AVI-SPL reserves the right to alter work hours and work location as necessary. Work hours may vary based on client requirements and may include travel to various locations in support of the account.

Pay Type

Min Base

Max Base

Salary

$100k

$125k

This pay range represents the base salary for this position. Actual compensation within the range will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, and location.