RF Engineer

Hotwire Communications

Fort Lauderdale, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Antenna, Audiovisual, Broadband, Broadcasting, C Band, Content Delivery/Distribution, Distribution Operations, Ecosystems, Electrical Engineering, English Language, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Genetics, Healthcare, Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC), IP (Internet Protocol), Identify Issues, Internet Video, Internet/Online Service, L Band, Network Administration/Management, Power Amplifier, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Radio Frequency, Receivers, Retirement Planning, State Laws and Regulations, Systems Administration/Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Fort Lauderdale, FL
POSTED
Today

Duties / ResponsibilitiesOversee the end-to-end RF distribution from multiple content sources such as satellite, fiber, IP streams, and OTT platforms.Ensure RF signals are acquired at the highest possible quality, conduct regular quality checks and assessments on the incoming RF streams, implementing error correction mechanisms when necessary.Manage RF systems for live content, ensuring local origination performance to headend systems.Monitor and troubleshoot RF feeds, ensuring minimal downtime and rapid resolution of signal or quality issues.Ensure the proper installation and maintenance of RF components for Satellite and OTA receivers, Antennas for Satellite and OTA, Optical Transmitters and EDFA, Splitters and Amplifiers, and other equipment used in RF ecosystem.Implement signal analyzation techniques to ensure consistent RF quality and format across all streams.Install and configure OTA receivers and antennas, Satellite Antennas, L-band Optical and RF systems, HFC Systems, IP to RF Modulation.Implement RF solutions ensuring scalability, redundancy and high performance.Execute implementation of new RF systems for Satellite IP or fiber acquisition.Monitor FR linear channels for Audio/Video quality. Analyze real-time and historic data from monitoring systems to proactively address issues.Work closely with the network team to manage and optimize the Coax and Optical transport of RF signals over various systems.Troubleshoot network-related issues impacting RF transport, ensuring stable and efficient content delivery.Implement and maintain security practices to ensure signal protection in the distribution equipment and systems.Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.3+ years of experience in RF/HFC systems, Broadcast engineering, with a strong focus on satellite, IP, and fiber transport.Background in RF headend operations and video distribution technologies.Experience with C-Band, L-Band, Coax, Fiber Optic, and RF Active and Passive systems.Excellent oral and written communications skills in English.Ability to work flexible days, weekends, evenings, and holidays.BenefitsComprehensive Healthcare/Dental/Vision Plans401K Retirement Plan with Company MatchPaid Vacation, Sick Time, and Additional Holidays (including your Birthday!)Paid Volunteer TimePaid Parental LeaveHotwire Service Discounts – for employees who live on a property serviced by Hotwire. Discounted service offerings are provided for high-speed internet, video service, phone, and security serviceEmployee Referral BonusesExclusive Entertainment Discounts/PerksHotwire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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