Senior Systems Engineer – Audio, Intercom

NEP Group, Inc.

. Design and engineer audio, intercom, communications, and supporting broadcast infrastructure for complex live productions .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in designing and engineering audio and communications systems for live productions, with a strong focus on IP networking, system integration, and troubleshooting. Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex projects in fast-paced environments.

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Audio EngineeringIP NetworkingSystem IntegrationTroubleshootingTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Audio Console ConfigurationIntercom Matrix IntegrationSignal Flow DesignNetwork ConfigurationVLAN ManagementQoS ImplementationFiber Transport SystemsEngineering Drawings InterpretationSystem ValidationRedundancy Testing

Soft Skills

Client-Facing CommunicationTeam CollaborationProject ManagementDecision-Making Under PressureMentoring

Tools & Technologies

DanteAES67SMPTE ST 2110PTP/ST 2059Enterprise Ethernet SwitchingBroadcast Routing/Control SystemsAutoCADVisioVidCADWireless Intercom Systems

Industry Keywords

Broadcast InfrastructureLive ProductionSystems IntegrationCommunications EngineeringTechnical Documentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and engineer audio, intercom, communications, and supporting broadcast infrastructure for complex live productions
Translate production requirements into system architectures, equipment specifications, signal flows, network requirements, drawings, and deployment plans
Configure, integrate, commission, and troubleshoot professional audio consoles, intercom matrices, wireless intercom, DSP, routing, control, and networked-media systems
Design systems with redundancy, resiliency, scalability, and operational simplicity
Support IP-based production environments, including network configuration, multicast, VLANs, QoS, synchronization, bandwidth management, and troubleshooting
Collaborate with video, network, RF, fiber, replay, control, and other engineering disciplines to ensure end-to-end system performance
Lead or support shop builds, system staging, testing, deployment, commissioning, operation, and strike
Develop and execute test plans, system validation, redundancy testing, and operational-readiness reviews
Serve as a senior technical resource during major live events, providing troubleshooting and escalation support
Identify technical risks and single points of failure and recommend mitigation
Direct and mentor engineers and technicians during deployment and operation when required
Work with clients, Sales, Operations, vendors, and project teams to define requirements and develop technical solutions
Maintain system drawings, configuration information, equipment documentation, and as-built records
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to systems, standards, workflows, and engineering practices
Provide remote and after-hours technical support when required for active productions

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–10+ years of experience in broadcast, live production, systems integration, audio/intercom engineering, or a related technical field
Advanced knowledge of professional audio, intercom, communications, and broadcast infrastructure
Strong understanding of IP networking and networked media, including VLANs, multicast, QoS, addressing, redundancy, and troubleshooting
Strong knowledge of signal flow, routing, synchronization, fiber transport, control systems, and production workflows
Demonstrated experience integrating, commissioning, and troubleshooting complex systems in live-production environments
Ability to read, create, and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, signal-flow diagrams, and technical documentation
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to make sound technical decisions under pressure
Excellent client-facing, written, and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and collaborate across engineering, operations, sales, production, vendors, and clients
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to travel approximately 60–70%, including extended assignments, nights, weekends, and holidays as production schedules require
Experience with several preferred technologies, including digital audio consoles, distributed audio systems, matrix and wireless intercom systems, Dante, AES67, SMPTE ST 2110, PTP/ST 2059, enterprise Ethernet switching, broadcast routing/control systems, fiber-optic transport, RF communications, remote/distributed-production architectures, and AutoCAD, Visio, VidCAD, or similar tools
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Broadcast, Media Production, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent professional experience, technical training, and demonstrated expertise will be considered