Senior Technician, Uplink Control Center (Broadcast Engineering)

TL;DR

Senior Technician, Uplink Control Center (Broadcast Engineering): Overseeing advanced uplink operations and system reliability for a nationwide audio broadcast network with an accent on RF and IP-based systems. Focus on managing complex signal routing, real-time troubleshooting of broadcast-impacting issues, and mentoring junior technical staff.

Location: Washington, DC. Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee due to ITAR regulations.

Salary: $75,000 – $107,925

Company

hirify.global is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, providing subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products.

What you will do

• Oversee daily uplink operations, ensuring optimal performance of RF and IP-based broadcast systems.
• Manage complex signal routing, switching, and redundancy across satellite and terrestrial systems.
• Lead real-time troubleshooting and incident response for issues impacting broadcasts.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and on-the-job training for junior technicians.
• Document incidents, corrective actions, and procedural enhancements.
• Collaborate with engineering and network operations teams on system configuration and maintenance.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee (ITAR compliance).
• Experience in technical operations, satellite uplink, or broadcast environments.
• Associate degree in Broadcast Engineering, Telecommunications, or Electronics preferred.
• Availability to support a 24/7 facility, including holidays and weekends.
• Advanced understanding of satellite uplink, RF systems, audio/metadata encoding, and encryption.
• Proficiency with Linux, IP signal routing, and monitoring tools like Splunk, ELK, or Ops Genie.

Nice to have

• Experience with automation and/or AI tools such as ChatGPT or Gemini.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a professional environment fostering mutual respect and cooperation.
• Opportunity to contribute to a world-class audio entertainment platform.
• Eligibility for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives.