Headend Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Headend Engineer in Orlando, FL.

Summary:
The Headend Engineer's primary responsibility will be assisting with the management and maintenance of fiber optic transport and RF delivery networks for the company's video and data products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Serve as SME (Subject Matter Expert) for HFC and RF optical transport networks
* Work with fiber plant personnel to maximize use of existing and future fiber facilities
* Continual development of an all-digital headend, including TVRO's, equipment racking, provisioning, and testing
* Create and maintain accurate documentation of existing and future hub site deployments to include physical and logical diagrams
* Maintain a very high standard of wiring management from both a network and cosmetic perspective
* Maintain integrity of forward and reverse combining networks at the headend and remote POP's
* Perform technical evaluations of emerging technologies to support our Technology Roadmap
* Actively perform RF troubleshooting and training
* Manage the CMTS's from an RF perspective
* Install, align and maintain headend based optical transmitters and receivers for the HFC network
* Install and configure equipment for new product launches including GPON FTTH
* Perform conversion of HFC to GPON FTTH properties
* Complete FCC proof-of-performance, CLI testing as required and file necessary reports

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in an Electrical Engineering discipline or related technology field or equivalent industry certifications required
* Seven years of experience in a telecommunications signal processing environment
* Two years of experience in an IPTV or Cable headend/data center/central office environment
* Understanding of IPTV, IP multicast, video codecs, and standards
* Wiring and wire management skills mainly copper, CAT5/CAT6, Coaxial
* Understanding of TCP/IP, and IP addressing
* Understanding of ASI, SDI, HDMI, RF splitters, Satellite bands
* Experience with MPEG/TS Analyzers, packet capture software
* Advanced Microsoft office skills including Visio
* Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills
* Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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