Electronics Engineer
NPR
Washington, DCThis was removed by the employer on 5/17/2019 1:44:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
NPR seeks a customer-service-focused and mission-driven Electronics Engineer to help build our technical support team. The incumbent maintains and repairs NPR’s broadcast technical equipment. S/he also designs, constructs, installs and tests said equipment and assists the Engineering Technology leadership determine Engineering Service’s purchasing requirements.
Essential Duties
• Construct, install, test, maintain, repair, and provide technical support for broadcast and audio equipment, systems, studio facilities, and audio networks.
• Ensure technical databases and documentation are current.
• In partnership with Engineering Technology leadership, plan projects and/or execute project plans.
• Take ownership of customer issues and follow through to resolution.
• Respond to critical issues on a 24x7x365 basis as required.
• Expand knowledge of current and emerging audio broadcast equipment, systems and workflow.
• Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Experience
• Two years college in computer science or electronic engineering required. Four year degree in related field or equivalent experience highly preferred.
• At least two years’ experience in engineering maintenance at a broadcaster, production house, electronic equipment manufacturer or systems integrator preferred.
• Experience in programming and installation of a multi-console facility, intercom, automation and router based digital audio system.
• Familiarity with IP based audio systems and protocols.
• Ability to utilize test equipment commonly used in broadcast related electronics and computer network servicing.
• Experience with computer networking.
• Demonstrated experience providing high level of professional, courteous, and consistent interactions with clients.
• Troubleshooting experience at the systems level of broadcast and audio production-related equipment, computer hardware, and individual equipment to the component level.
• Ability to read schematics and understand signal flow
• Ability to use common hand and power tools
• Demonstrated ability to perform under deadline pressure.
• Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts as required. This includes weekends, overnights, and occasional holidays.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of audio, recording, and radio production theory and practice.
• Must be able to work independently or with a team.
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize.
• Hearing skills must ensure that NPR’s audio quality standards are maintained.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• This is a union position.
What else?
• Familiarity with MS Office suite and AutoCAD LT preferred.
• Familiarity with AES 67, Ravenna, and other audio over IP transports preferred.
• Familiarity with Lawo hardware preferred.
• Audio Engineering Society (AES), Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE), Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) involvement preferred.
• Network level TV/Radio experience a plus.
• Public Radio experience a plus.
If you apply for this job, here's what you can expect in our interview process. http://www.npr.org/about-npr/181909622/applying-at-npr
NPR offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness benefits, retirement, and work/life balance programs, as well as opportunities for career growth and development.
NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.