Video Engineer

At Vast our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1 scheduled to be the worlds first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is all-in committed to executing our mission safely and on you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity come join us.

Vast is looking for a highly motivatedVideo Engineer reporting to the Principal Engineer Video Production and Streaming to assist with various aspects of A/V and video production including setting up and maintaining broadcast equipment conference room systems LED video walls troubleshooting technical issues and collaborating with other departments on specialty projects. You will be a key member who will help complete A/V and broadcast systems from design to execution and support.

This will be a full-time exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Key Responsibilities

• Broadcast Operations & Support
  • Assist in the setup operation and troubleshooting of broadcast systems including cameras switchers audio consoles and streaming platforms.
  • Provide live production support for internal and external broadcasts.
  • Maintain and repair broadcast equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Conference Room & AV Systems
  • Install configure and support AV systems in conference rooms (displays microphones control systems video conferencing codecs etc.).
  • Perform routine checks and maintenance on all AV equipment to ensure minimal downtime.
  • Assist with user training and provide support for in-room and remote meetings.
• LED Walls & Specialty Projects
  • Support the design setup and maintenance of LED walls and other display technologies.
  • Collaborate with creative facilities and technical teams to deliver custom AV solutions for events and installations.
• General
  • Maintain accurate records of system drawings configurations changes and maintenance.
  • Work with vendors and contractors as needed for system upgrades or special projects.
  • Participate in weekend after-hours support and on-call rotations as required.
  • Maintaining communication with customers and stakeholders informing them of incident progress via thorough ticket documentation and the use of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Broadcast Engineering Electrical Engineering AV Technology or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4 years of experience in broadcast or AV engineering roles preferred (internships or part-time roles count!).
• Familiarity with broadcast systems (Evertz Grass Valley Blackmagic Ross etc.) and various streaming technologies (RTMP NDI SRT).
• Basic understanding of AV control systems (Crestron Extron Q-SYS) and video conferencing platforms (Zoom Rooms Microsoft Teams Rooms).
• Experience or exposure to LED display technology and large-format video walls a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
• Ability to travel locally and internationally as needed

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Ability to work as a teammate and independently to achieve ambitious goals
• Hands-on engineering (Full-stack: computer to wrench to broom)
• Communication (Written visual slides)
• Problem-solving
• Capable to grow positive respectful and professional relationships
• Willing to make mistakes take responsibilities work independently and be transparent about your work
• Experience working with AV technologies such as Extron Crestron Cisco and Shure; control systems matrix switchers extenders and audio DSPs
• Excellent troubleshooting problem-solving and diagnosis skills with a strong understanding of signal flow
• Experience with network technology including video and audio over IP (e.g. Dante/AES)
• Ability to establish and build healthy working relationships and partnerships with peers customers vendors and suppliers
• Excellent communication interpersonal and presentation skills both oral and written
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Willing to work in a fast paced global environment where regional travel might be required

Additional Requirements/Knowledge:

• Able to work at height (< 8 Feet); Work with basic hand tools Safely Lift and Carry weight of 25 lbs unassisted.
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Evertz Routers Multiviewers Fiber transport gear Sync Generators & Distribution etc.
• Ross Xpression & Voyager AR graphics Yamaha audio consoles etc.
• Panasonic 4K/ UHD Cameras BlackCam Robotics
• Riedel Bolero Wireless & RTS Odin Intercom systems

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