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

Mobile Broadcast Lead Engineer - 26-00704