Systems Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a Systems Engineer to design technology systems for our Virtual Production stages. You will be responsible for designing systems from scratch and providing support and tasking to the AV technicians.

Responsibilities
• Design and deploy technology systems for virtual production stages, ensuring technical excellence and adherence to client specifications.
• Task AV Technicians who are deployed on projects, to ensure plans are well executed and technology is running correctly and reliably.
• Configure and calibrate specialized software and technology, LED screens and ceiling panels, lighting and fixtures.
• Troubleshoot technical issues that arise during stage setup, implementing solutions such as fixing issues within software or hardware, or optimizing workflows to ensure the smooth running of stages.
• Provide technical support and training to technicians, serving as a resource for best practices and processes.
• Liaise with procurement coordinator to order bill-of-materials required for projects.

Requirements:
• Demonstrated senior experience as a Systems Engineer within the audio-visual industry.
• Knowledge of LED walls and virtual production stages would be highly advantageous.
• Ability to work with audio, video, and lighting systems, including LED screens and moving light fixtures.
• Capability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, managing projects while effectively communicating with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to identify and resolve technical issues efficiently, minimizing downtime for hardware and software problems during production.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with effective communication and collaboration abilities, essential for working with diverse teams and stakeholders in a collaborative environment.
• Open to short term domestic and international travel on a project-by-project basis.

About Pixomondo

PXO creates industry-leading Virtual Production and Visual Effects for premium Film and Episodic content. With over 20 industry awards and nominations, PXO, a Sony Pictures Entertainment company, is a trusted partner for storytellers and showrunners worldwide. The company has been creating iconic work since 2001, from Martin Scorsese's Academy Award winning Hugo and HBO's Emmy winning Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, through to Amazon's The Boys, Marvel's Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and many more.

In Virtual Production, PXO helps clients to realise their creative vision, from production through to post-production. Using interactive technology and proprietary software and solutions, PXO brings ideas to life by virtually immersing filmmakers in the worlds they imagined, throughout every stage of the creative process. The company's latest LED volume work includes House of the Dragon, Star Trek: Discovery and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Netflix's upcoming Avatar: The Last Airbender. PXO has seven studios and three LED volumes in the US, UK, Germany and Canada.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2m5o6-18-219-224-103-42 in your application.