Mobile Broadcast Lead Engineer Job at Oxford Solutions in Pittsburgh

Mobile Broadcast Lead Engineer

Oxford Solutions is working with a client to hire a Mobile Broadcast Lead Engineer for a direct-hire opportunity supporting live productions throughout the U.S. This is a highly travel-intensive, field-based position requiring travel up 70% of the time annually.
This role is designed for an experienced broadcast engineer who can take technical ownership of a mobile production unit, lead engineering crews, troubleshoot complex broadcast systems, and serve as the primary technical contact during live events.
Responsibilities
Lead engineering and technical operations for assigned mobile broadcast units
Manage technical setup, testing, live production support, and post-event teardown
Serve as the primary on-site technical contact for clients and production teams
Diagnose and resolve broadcast, network, audio, video, and control-system issues during live events
Direct and support engineering crew members during production
Ensure mobile units and equipment are properly configured, maintained, and production-ready
Coordinate equipment, staffing, maintenance, and operational requirements with internal teams
Support mobile unit upgrades, repairs, system integration, and technology improvements
Oversee preventive maintenance, equipment inventory, and repair tracking
Complete post-event technical reports and required production documentation
Qualifications
Technical degree in Electronics, Engineering, Broadcast Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
4-5+ years of progressive experience in remote broadcast engineering, including lead or Engineer in Charge-level responsibilities
Strong knowledge of mobile television production, live broadcast systems, and IP-based workflows
Hands-on experience troubleshooting broadcast video, audio, routing, intercom, production switching, and networked equipment
Solid networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, multicast, VLANs, QoS, and Layer 2/3 environments
Experience with broadcast control systems such as Magnum, VSM, Cerebrum, or TFC
Familiarity with EVS systems, Calrec audio consoles, and Grass Valley production switchers
Strong leadership, client-facing communication, and problem-solving skills in live production environments
Extensive travel required - approximately 65–70% annually
Valid U.S. Passport required