Broadcast Engineer III

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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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

Blue Origin is seeking a Broadcast Video Engineer III to design, build, operate, and maintain the video systems that bring our missions to a global audience. In this role, you will be a technical authority on IP video transport and broadcast infrastructure, with deep expertise in SDI, RTSP, RTMP, SRT, and HLS. You will own the technical chain from camera to viewer, supporting live launch broadcasts, remote and field productions, and internal video distribution across SDI and IP-based infrastructure, cloud workflows, and wireless and cellular transmission, often in dynamic, time-critical, remote-site environments.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

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  Architect, deploy, and maintain IP video transport systems for contribution, distribution, and delivery, with emphasis on reliability, latency, and redundancy
• Design, configure, and troubleshoot streaming and contribution workflows using RTSP, RTMP, SRT, and HLS, including ingest, transcoding, packaging, restreaming, and failover
• Manage and optimize Wowza Streaming Engine and/or Wowza Cloud deployments, including application configuration, stream targets, security, and performance tuning
• Build and support AWS-based media workflows (e.g., EC2, S3, MediaLive, MediaConnect, CloudFront)
• Deploy and operate bonded cellular and multi-WAN connectivity (Peplink) and LiveU systems for remote and field transmission
• Support drone and airborne video transmission systems and integrate feeds into the production environment
• Engineer and support end-to-end UHD/4K live production workflows, including capture, switching, graphics, encoding, and distribution
• Design, install, and maintain SDI and IP-based routing, switching, monitoring, and signal distribution
• Operate and maintain AJA and similar I/O, conversion, and encoding/decoding hardware
• Design and manage IP networks supporting video, including VLANs, multicast, QoS, and switching and routing configuration
• Integrate and support Sony camera systems, including setup, shading, CCU/RCP control, and optical/fiber transport
• Maintain and troubleshoot Evertz and Grass Valley routing, signal processing, and production switching equipment
• Monitor live feeds, diagnose signal and network issues in real time, and execute failover and redundancy plans
• Develop system documentation, signal flow diagrams, runbooks, and standard operating procedures
• Serve as a technical lead on projects and live events, mentoring junior engineers and providing guidance on best practices
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements for reliability, quality, and efficiency
• Support live events and launch operations, which may require travel, extended hours, weekends, and holidays

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Broadcast Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• [5+] years of experience in broadcast video engineering, live production, or media systems engineering
• Strong knowledge of IP video transport, including encoding, packetization, latency management, and loss mitigation across LAN, WAN, and internet paths
• Strong, hands-on expertise with RTSP, RTMP, SRT, and HLS, including configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization
• Working experience with AWS media and cloud services
• Solid understanding of IP networking, including routing, switching, multicast, and packet-level troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of SDI infrastructure and UHD/4K broadcast production workflows
• Experience with drone video transmission and wireless video links
• Ability to troubleshoot at the component, signal, and network level under live-event pressure
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and remote locations
• 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

• Experience with Evertz routing, processing, and control systems
• Experience with Grass Valley switchers and routers
• Experience with Sony broadcast cameras and CCU systems
• Experience with Wowza Streaming Engine or Wowza Cloud
• Experience with AJA hardware
• Experience with Peplink or comparable bonded connectivity solutions
• Experience with LiveU or comparable cellular bonding and field transmission systems
• Experience with SMPTE ST 2110, NDI, or other IP-based production standards
• Experience with remote production (REMI) or cloud-based production
• Experience with transcoding and adaptive bitrate streaming (DASH, CMAF, low-latency HLS)
• Scripting or automation skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Relevant certifications (SBE CBT/CBNT, AWS Certified, Cisco CCNA, or similar)
• Experience supporting live launch, aerospace, sports, or news broadcasts
• Interest in spaceflight and Blue Origin's mission

Culture 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 an 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 (DBIDS) 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 (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. 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, sex, 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 “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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