Director of Engineering - AV & Mechanical

About 8K Solutions

8K Solutions combined experience in sports video technology, and deep relationships with elite coaches and athletes, makes us the optimum partner for coaching video priorities. We engineer marquee coaching video technology systems based on listening to coach’s and athlete’s needs to perform at their very best. Then we deliver, install and maintain those systems for maximum performance.

Job Summary

We’re searching for a Director of Engineering to lead our AV and mechanical engineering operations in video technology systems which also may include some live events in the sports arenas. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with established, hands-on experience in AV systems, video camera technologies, as well as some experience in real-time broadcast environments. Ideally this role will drive process improvements and innovation, manage technical staff, and help ensure flawless execution of our scope from pre-production to post-sales and installation.

Typical Job Duties

• Lead and mentor engineering staff across multiple integration and installation projects, some live event, production and broadcast projects
• Design and implement AV systems that include robotic cameras, switchers, replay systems, and LED walls
• Manage technical execution during live sports events, including signal flow, camera shading, and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with production, creative, and venue teams to ensure seamless integration
• Maintain and upgrade AV equipment inventory and technical documentation
• Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and equipment logistics
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and pilot new tools and workflows for 8K’s efficiencies.

Requirements

• 8 years in AV engineering, with a strong focus on video camera systems, live events, especially sports.
• Proven experience in multicamera production environments and broadcast systems
• Deep knowledge of video signal flow, camera systems, audio routing, and control networks
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Working knowledge of AV design tools and related software (D-Tools, Visio, AutoCAD)
• Familiarity with AV inventory systems (Microsoft 365), and control software
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Broadcast Technology, or related field

Preferred Skills and Certifications

• AVIXA, SMPTE, CTS-D or broadcast engineering certifications
• Experience with LED wall integration, robotic camera control, and projection systems
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced, sometimes live environments
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Leadership development training