Broadcast Engineer in Bethesda, Maryland at National Capitol Contracting

Position Summary

This is an ONSITE position in Bethesda, MD.

NCC is seeking a skilled Broadcast Engineer with experience supporting live transmission environments, preferably within television broadcasting operations. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing broadcast systems and infrastructure to support high-quality production and transmission activities. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with a collaborative approach to supporting operational and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and support live broadcast transmission systems and related engineering infrastructure.
• Perform audio/video instrumentation measurements and ensure broadcast signal quality and compliance with industry standards.
• Support and maintain conventional broadcast systems, including:
  • Baseband video systems (standard and high-definition)
  • Television studios and broadcast video cameras
  • Production switchers (video mixers) and audio mixers
  • Broadcast studio acoustics
• Support broadcast IT systems and technologies, including:
  • Video compression formats such as DV25, MPEG, DVB, ATSC, or ISDB
  • Digital server playout technologies and control protocols (e.g., VDCP)
  • Broadcast automation systems
  • RAID, NAS, and SAN storage technologies
  • Tape archive and grid storage technologies
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot computer networking and operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Linux, and RTOS environments.
• Support post-production systems, including video capture and non-linear editing systems (NLEs).
• Develop innovative technical solutions to meet operational and production requirements.
• Collaborate closely with production staff and other support teams to ensure operational efficiency and successful broadcast execution.
• Advise operational and production personnel on the capabilities and effective use of broadcast engineering systems and equipment.
• Conduct acceptance testing on new and refurbished equipment to verify compliance with broadcast performance standards.
• Ensure all broadcast engineering activities comply with applicable industry standards and organizational requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience in live transmission environments, preferably in television engineering and broadcast equipment maintenance.
• Working knowledge of conventional broadcast systems and broadcast IT systems.
• Experience with computer networking and multiple operating systems, including Windows, Mac OS, Linux, and RTOS.
• Familiarity with digital server playout systems, broadcast automation, storage technologies, and post-production workflows.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical and production teams in fast-paced broadcast environments.
• Thorough understanding of broadcast engineering standards and compliance requirements.
• Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) certification at one of the engineering levels, or the ability to obtain certification within nine (9) months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following disciplines:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Telecommunications Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Management Information Systems
  • Broadcast Technology
• Prior experience supporting television broadcast operations in a live production environment.
• Advanced knowledge of broadcast automation, compression technologies, and digital asset management systems.
• Experience implementing technical innovations and workflow improvements within broadcast operations.

NCC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant that requires a reasonable accommodation, please email us at recruiting@nccsite.com. Please reference the position in your email.
NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristic. E-Verify Employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.