Senior Video & Voice Systems Administrator - AV & IP Expert

SpaceX; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Video & Voice Systems Administrator to design, install, maintain, and fully own the video and voice systems at our launch broadcast facilities. You’ll collaborate with engineering teams and our Emmy-winning webcast group.

Responsibilities include designing and implementing video and operational voice systems, leading large-scale AV projects from planning to handover, and supervising installation and troubleshooting with contractor crews.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2+ years of professional experience building, deploying, and troubleshooting computer systems, hardware, software, and IP networking for enterprise AV support.

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of video and operational voice systems at launch sites and production facilities.
• Lead and manage large-scale video and voice systems projects from planning to handover.
• Direct and oversee contractor crews during installation, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Procurement and bidding of video and voice equipment and inventory management.

Skills

AV project management

IP video / SDI experience

Live AV systems

Automation/control systems

AV networking protocols

OSI model

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

VIDEO & VOICE ADMINISTRATOR

SpaceX is looking for a Video & Voice Systems Administrator who will design, install, maintain, and fully own the video and voice systems at our launch broadcast facilities. You’ll be tightly integrated with our engineering teams that design and build our rockets, spacecraft, and launch sites, as well as our Emmy Award-winning webcast team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implementation of video and operational voice systems at our launch sites and production facilities
• Lead and manage large-scale video and voice systems projects from planning to handover
• Direct and oversee contractor crews during installation, integration, and troubleshooting
• Procurement and bidding of video and voice equipment and inventory management

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of professional experience building, deploying, and troubleshooting computer systems, hardware, software, and IP networking for enterprise AV support

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience managing large-scale AV integration projects
• 1+ years of experience working with IP video or baseband SDI
• Experience working with construction CAD drawings, power/data line drawings, and signal flow diagrams
• Hands-on experience and knowledge of industry standards for a broad range of live show and installed AV systems, including audio, video, cameras, lighting, and network infrastructure
• Strong working knowledge of building audio/lighting automation and control systems (Q-SYS, Crestron, AMX, CueServer)
• Understanding and experience with AV networking transports such as AES67, Dante, SRT, RTSP, and RTMP
• Advanced knowledge of OSI model and network standards

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work in tight quarters and physical dexterity is necessary to perform job functions
• Availability to work extended hours and weekends, as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required
• Availability for occasional travel, as required (<25%)
• Position is subject to pre-employment and (as applicable) periodic background, drug, and alcohol testing
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg Space Force Base

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].