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At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.  

The Principal Broadcast Engineer will spearhead the studio engineering efforts of Blue Origin’s expanding digital broadcast team. Collaborating closely with our head of Marketing Technology, this role will conceptualize, implement, and maintain state-of-the-art production systems both in our Washington and Florida studios and in the cloud in REMI based broadcasts. The Principal Broadcast Engineer will engage with both external and internal stakeholders to assess, recommend and implement technologies/systems that optimize our studio/remote productions. Responsibilities include managing IP frameworks, signal flow/workflow documentation, integration of studio on-prem and cloud networks, and network architecture required to support multi-site systems.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement digital broadcasting workflows, leveraging advanced technologies across on-prem, hybrid, and cloud-based production systems to create superior broadcast experiences.

Develop and execute technical broadcast planning, including network planning, encoder validation, test broadcasts, and contingency/redundancy planning for high-tier streams.

Manage and distribute live content to platforms like AWS IVS, YouTube, and X.com.

Develop scalable, reliable, and efficient digital broadcast systems using protocols such as NDI, SDI, RTMP, and RTSP.

Utilize cloud platforms like AWS MediaLive for seamless integration, focusing on reducing latency and enhancing broadcast quality.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software development and infrastructure, to optimize broadcasting solutions.

Proactively identify and troubleshoot live broadcast issues, ensuring minimal disruption and high-quality service delivery.

Mentor and guide other engineers, contributing to a culture of innovation and excellence.

Facilitate cross-team information sharing and technical training for all new operating systems and technical solutions.

Configure and maintain SDI and other IP video sources, distribution infrastructure, and other production systems within the studio environment.

Deploy and maintain cloud-based production systems and IT infrastructure for expanded control room support, ensuring scalability and compliance with industry protocols.

Collaborate with internal production teams on new workflows and features to seamlessly integrate new production systems in the studio.

Draft and present clear business narratives, strategies, and standard operating procedures to leadership and cross-functional teams to improve production quality and response times.

Provide technical reviews and summaries for major events, ensuring roadmap prioritization of broadcast/streaming concerns and issues.

Lead Security Reviews and Product Roadmap Reviews for new software/hardware solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit, excellent judgment, and communication skills while delivering innovative solutions and building a team capable of implementing superior workflow systems

Basic Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in broadcast and live tv such as sports, events, and news with a combination of on-location and REMI production.

5+ years of broadcast experience in technology domains such as broadcast technologies, software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics.

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, broadcast engineering or equivalent.

Proven ability to communicate across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive-level presentations and workshops.

Extensive experience with broadcast standards, workflows, routing, switching, encoding, audio processing, and distribution.

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion 

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.  

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of distributed systems design and implementation.

Experience with large-scale automation and workflow management.

Experience with IP-based broadcast systems including NDI, SRT, RTMP, RTSP, AWS MediaLive, Tricaster, LiveU, and others.

Proven experience in architecting, migrating, transforming, or modernizing customer requirements to the cloud.

Strong presentation skills and comfort speaking with executives and technical teams.

Proficiency in core routing, switching design, configuration, troubleshooting, and understanding of video stream metadata.

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $207,453.00-$290,433.15

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DIBDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Benefits

Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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