Qvest US · 2 days ago
Senior Broadcast Design Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$80K/yr - $400K/yr
12+ years expQvest US is the global leader in technology and business consulting for the Media & Entertainment and Consumer Packaged Goods & Retail industries. As a Senior Broadcast Design Engineer, you will design and deploy advanced media and broadcast systems, managing system architecture and integration while collaborating with cross-functional teams and clients.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Lead complex broadcast and media infrastructure projects by collaborating with clients and internal teams to define system requirements, budgets, timelines, and project goals
Design and implement comprehensive media technology solutions—including new facility builds and existing facility upgrades to the latest broadcast technologies
Create and manage detailed design documentation, including system schematics, functional descriptions, rack elevations, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and as-built drawings in alignment with engineering standards
Oversee the configuration, testing, and commissioning of broadcast and IT subsystems (e.g., SAN/NAS/cloud storage, compute, network infrastructure) to ensure high performance, reliability, and scalability
Serve as a technical expert and escalation point, negotiating changes to deliverables and guiding clients through scope clarifications and system optimization decisions
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution, accurate reporting, and successful delivery of broadcast solutions
Support build-phase activities, coordinate with architects, MEP and construction resources to support the build out of facilities
Provide regular project status updates, track engineering tasks, and contribute to resource planning across multiple concurrent projects
Continuously expand technical expertise through industry certifications, vendor training, and self-guided learning
Mentor junior engineers
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience in leading M&E technical systems in client-facing roles such as pre-sales engineering, consulting, or managed services
Experience at a large broadcasting media company and/or broadcast systems integrator acting as an Engineer In-charge, Lead Engineer or Design Engineer
Deep knowledge of industry-standard video formats (HD, UHD, HDR) and IP-based video transport methods, including SDI, NDI and SMPTE 2110 standards
Broad range of product knowledge and hands on experience with products spanning networking, routing, switching, PCR, Studio, MCR, Audio, Shading, CER, Ingest etc
Hands-on experience with products from vendors like Cisco, Evertz, Arista, Ross, Imagine GVG, EVS, VizRT, Harmonic, Chyron, Crispin, Telestream etc
Solid understanding of end-to-end media production workflows, including ingest, editing, finishing, delivery, and archiving processes
Hands-on experience designing and integrating professional broadcast and AV technologies
Deep knowledge of broadcast networking principles, Spine/Leaf, Monolithic, Hybrid, and design including functions including routing, switching, VLANs, QoS, DNS, and access control lists (ACLs)
Strong familiarity with broadcast industry tools, systems, and infrastructure commonly used in media and entertainment environments
Clear grasp of media engineering project phases—from presales and planning through design, documentation, integration, and commissioning
Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings and specs, with a general understanding of the construction process
Organized approach to data handling, with some experience in data visualization, dashboard creation, or integration diagramming
Familiarity with virtualization technologies and cloud-based compute and storage solutions
Proven ability to see engineering projects through from concept to completion
Excellent problem-solving and technical troubleshooting capabilities
Understanding of broadcast orchestration platforms and resource management tools
Strong working knowledge of Windows, Mac, and Linux workstations and servers
Preferred
Experience in various operational workflows (Live Production, Studio Production, News, Playout, Distribution, OTT, VOD)
Understanding of Next Gen ATSC 3.0 transmission standard
Exposure to major Broadcast Associations (IABM, NAB, SMPTE, SVG, SBE)
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
401k matching
Flexible vacation
Sponsor training to advance our teams’ skill sets
Prioritize our employees’ professional growth paths
Company
Qvest US
Qvest is a global leader in media-focused practices and services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase