Field Engineer

Role Overview

• Evaluates the overall technical operation of facilities within area of responsibility and takes corrective action as necessary to ensure equipment is functioning to the highest level of quality.
• Install, maintain, and repair broadcast equipment (such as audio processors, mixers, microwave and satellite equipment) used in preparing and transmitting K-LOVE’s programming to the highest possible level of quality.
• Regularly operate equipment that regulates the signal strength, clarity, and sound of K-LOVE’s broadcasts.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable FCC rules and regulations and ensure all equipment within area of responsibility is operating safely and legally.
• Proactively analyze and fix technical faults on equipment and systems to the component level.
• Partner and communicate with contract engineers to resolve technical problems.
• Evaluate work quality from contract engineers and assist in coordinating and reviewing contract engineer projects.
• Proactively communicate and work with other staff to resolve technical problems.
• Maintain professional competency, knowledge and skills necessary to effectively perform job duties by taking personal responsibility for professional development and training.
• If assigned, serve as Chief Operator/Engineer for one or more broadcast station(s).
• Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent college or technical studies in electronics, communications, or related field(s), or three more years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• SBE Certification highly desirable.
• 3+ years’ experience troubleshooting and repairing failures in broadcast electronic equipment, or similar relevant experience.
• Thorough understanding of the components necessary in a broadcast air-chain.
• Proven ability to deal with multiple, simultaneous problems in a systematic, logical manner.
• Ability to read and understand electronic schematics, electrical drawings, and construction drawings, making appropriate modifications when necessary.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to carry out calculations in common broadcast-related formulae such as transmitter efficiency, transmitter power output, wavelengths, and antenna system gain.
• Intermediate understanding of satellite technology.
• Thorough understanding of radio frequency emissions.
• Ability to solder and desolder electronic components without causing damage to the components or PC board.
• Knowledge of broadcast-related FCC rules and regulations.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral, written or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situation.
• Ability to think logically from problem to solution.
• Proficiency with standard broadcast test equipment, such as VOMs, Oscilloscopes, and Spectrum Analyzers.
• Proficiency with MS Office products and other common software (internet browsers, etc.).

Benefits

• Industry leading Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Short/long term disability and life insurance
• Robust 401K with company match
• Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay
• Generous PTO, holiday and sick pay
• Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts, movie premieres, media industry events, and more
• Leadership and Career Development Programs including free access to LinkedIn Learning platform