Junior Engineer

Education

• Bachelor's degree (recent or upcoming) in Electrical, Computer, Telecommunications or Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field — FIU, University of Miami or another local college preferred

Computer and IT skills (top priority)

• Linux: command line, file system navigation, editing config files (vi/nano), managing services and processes, reading system logs, user and permission basics
• Windows: installing, configuring and troubleshooting desktops and servers
• PC and server hardware troubleshooting: power, disks, RAM, NICs, video/capture cards, BIOS, drivers
• Installing and updating operating systems and applications
• Remote access tools: SSH, RDP, VNC, web-based device management
• Basic scripting or programming (Bash, Python or similar) to read and adjust existing scripts
• Comfortable with virtual machines (e.g., Proxmox, VMware, VirtualBox)

Troubleshooting and problem solving

• Methodical, step-by-step fault isolation — following the signal from input to output
• Using logs, alarms, monitoring dashboards and documentation to find root cause
• Calm, clear thinking under pressure during live, on-air outages
• Knowing when to escalate, and gathering the right facts before doing so
• Writing clear incident notes and shift handover reports

Networking

• TCP/IP fundamentals: IP addressing, subnetting, gateways, DNS, DHCP
• Switching and routing basics: VLANs, static routes, unicast vs. multicast
• Network diagnostic tools: ping, traceroute, ARP, netstat/ss, Wireshark/tcpdump
• Making and testing Ethernet cables; understanding fiber optic connectors and patching
• Basic understanding of firewalls and VPNs

Video and broadcast fundamentals (training provided)

• Basic understanding of digital video and audio: SD/HD, frame rates, SDI, HDMI
• Interest in learning video compression and transport: MPEG-2, H.264/H.265, MPEG transport streams
• Interest in learning streaming protocols: RTMP, HLS, SRT, UDP/RTP

RF and satellite fundamentals (training provided)

• Basic electronics and signals knowledge: frequency, power, dB, impedance
• Interest in learning satellite systems: modulators, receivers, LNBs, amplifiers, antennas, C-band and Ku-band
• Ability to learn to read a spectrum analyzer
• Comfortable working with coaxial (RF) cabling and connectors (BNC, F, N-type)

Hands-on technical skills

• Using basic hand tools, crimpers, cable testers and a multimeter
• Rack-mounting equipment and organized, labeled cabling
• Basic understanding of electrical power: AC/DC, UPS, generators, electrical safety

Communication and teamwork

• Fluent spoken and written English; Spanish highly desirable
• Professional phone manner with customers (TV and cable networks) and providers (fiber, power, satellite)
• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-service attitude
• Clear, concise written communication: emails, tickets, reports
• Works well in a team and independently on solo shifts

Work requirements

• Career interest in systems engineering — putting blocks together rather than writing bits and bytes; not focused on software or web development
• Willingness to work overnight shifts, weekends and holidays
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Ability to lift 60 lbs and climb ladders for antenna work
• Willing to do indoor and outdoor emergency installation work
• Eagerness to learn, take ownership and grow into senior engineering or supervisory roles
• Valid driver's license

Nice to have

• Spanish (highly desirable)
• Exposure to telecommunications, RF or satellite concepts
• IT certifications such as CompTIA A , Network , Linux or CCNA
• Basic understanding of video formats or streaming (HLS, RTMP, SRT)
• Hands-on experience with cabling, networking labs, ham radio or similar projects