Field Applications Engineer
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Field Engineer II
Educational Media Foundation K-LOVE & Air1 Media Networks
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- 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.
- From time to time, carry out work on non-broadcast equipment (such as electrical generators, air conditioning units, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, etc.) as conditions dictate.
- Make trips to sites, as required, performing installations or repairs; or company headquarters as needed for training or special projects. The length of these trips varies depending on the specific needs.
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
broadcast equipment repairtroubleshootingelectronic schematicssolderingbroadcast air-chain componentstransmitter efficiency calculationsradio frequency emissionssatellite technologybroadcast test equipmentelectrical drawings
Soft skills
problem-solvinglogical thinkingcommunicationprofessional developmentsystematic approachmulti-taskingattention to detailcollaborationadaptabilityinstruction comprehension
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in electronicsSBE Certification
