Mobile Broadcast Lead Engineer
Job in
Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15201, USA
Listed on 2026-09-03
Listing for:
Oxford Solutions
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-03
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Telecoms Engineering, Electronics Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Mobile Broadcast Lead Engineer
Oxford Solutions is working with a client to hire a Mobile Broadcast Lead Engineer for a direct-hire opportunity supporting live productions throughout the U.S. This is a highly travel-intensive, field-based position requiring travel up 70% of the time annually.
This role is designed for an experienced broadcast engineer who can take technical ownership of a mobile production unit, lead engineering crews, troubleshoot complex broadcast systems, and serve as the primary technical contact during live events.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineering and technical operations for assigned mobile broadcast units
- Manage technical setup, testing, live production support, and post-event teardown
- Serve as the primary on-site technical contact for clients and production teams
- Diagnose and resolve broadcast, network, audio, video, and control-system issues during live events
- Direct and support engineering crew members during production
- Ensure mobile units and equipment are properly configured, maintained, and production-ready
- Coordinate equipment, staffing, maintenance, and operational requirements with internal teams
- Support mobile unit upgrades, repairs, system integration, and technology improvements
- Oversee preventive maintenance, equipment inventory, and repair tracking
- Complete post-event technical reports and required production documentation
Qualifications
- Technical degree in Electronics, Engineering, Broadcast Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
- 4-5+ years of progressive experience in remote broadcast engineering, including lead or Engineer in Charge-level responsibilities
- Strong knowledge of mobile television production, live broadcast systems, and IP-based workflows
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting broadcast video, audio, routing, intercom, production switching, and networked equipment
- Solid networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, multicast, VLANs, QoS, and Layer 2/3 environments
- Experience with broadcast control systems such as Magnum, VSM, Cerebrum, or TFC
- Familiarity with EVS systems, Calrec audio consoles, and Grass Valley production switchers
- Strong leadership, client-facing communication, and problem-solving skills in live production environments
- Extensive travel required - approximately 65–70% annually
- Valid U.S. Passport required
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