Technical Engineer

COMPANY: BBC Research & Development

JOB TITLE: Technical Engineer

• Thinking of ideas for new products and services or possible applications of new technology
• Planning and designing technical solutions for these ideas
• Development and technical realisation of projects on a demonstration or prototype basis
• Creating and running tests and measurements for project evaluation
• Document research progress and results, possibly in national or international publications
• Working closely with other research engineers or software developers inside and outside the BBC
• Continuous studying and keeping up to date with new technology and relevant research from other companies or institutions
• Taking part in the BBC backstage community

RELATED DEGREE:

University Diploma "Media Technology" at TU Ilmenau (German Degree "Diplom-Ingenieur" is comparable to M.Sc.)

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Internship at Robert Bosch GmbH Corporate Research (Multimedia Systems)
• Student Assistant / Graduate Assistant at Technical University Ilmenau
• Student Television
• Work on hobby projects

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• General problem solving
• An understanding of several relevant technologies, e.g. audio-video-coding, digital image processing, optics, telecommunications, broadcasting, internet...
• Basic knowledge of TV production and filming
• Advanced knowledge in programming languages, e.g. C++, Java, XML, OpenGL
• Ability to work both independently and in teams

BENEFITS OF THE JOB:

• Taking part in shaping the technologies used in the broadcast and media industry
• Flexible working hours
• Working with creative and similar-minded people
• Working for a public service broadcaster

CAREER GOALS:

Shape the future of broadcasting in Europe.