Missionary Transmitter Engineer

Assist the Chief Engineer in providing reliable and timely technical services for the station broadcast equipment.

Wondering if you can use your engineering skills in missions? Wonder no longer! Here’s an open door to impact the world with the hope of the Gospel using high-powered electronic equipment. As you help every day with repair and upgrades of RF control/distribution systems and transmitters on our station in southern Africa, you’ll play a key role in bringing the Word of God to hearts in need of change, encouragement and discipleship. How does it get better than that? Let’s chat.

Please note: This position is a supported/sponsored missionary role (not a direct hire opportunity), so the approved candidate would need to develop a team of partners to provide financially for their full salary and benefits. We provide training, resources and coaching to help missionaries reach these financial support goals. To learn more about raising support, please see our FAQs.

Role Summary

Our Africa Broadcast Operations team is looking for a missionary to serve as a Transmitter Engineer to assist the Chief Engineer in providing reliable and timely technical services for the operation, maintenance, and modification of the station broadcast equipment.

Core Competencies:

Commitment to Jesus Christ evidenced by a personal relationship

Excitement about being involved in full-time missions and willingness to develop a team of prayer and financial partners

Cultural sensitivity and a team spirit

Ability to manage priorities, projects and workflow with attention to detail and sound engineering judgement

Solid English oral and written communication skills

Good mechanical aptitude

Able to handle occasional irregular work hours

Responsibilities:

Perform scheduled maintenance on transmitters, RF distribution systems, and RF control system components

Assist in troubleshooting, repairs and upgrades of transmitter and associated subsystems

Assist the maintenance and rigging teams with upkeep, repairs and construction projects on buildings and grounds

Work with the software, hardware, and the programming of the automation systems

Support the team in its various functions as requested and directed by the Chief Engineer or Station Manager

Provide occasional engineering support to personnel in other TWR locations

Desirable Qualifications:

BS in engineering, EE preferred, or equivalent training and experience

Three years’ practical experience in a related electronics field

Proficiency with electronic schematics and electronic test equipment, in addition to familiarity with computer systems and various commercial software tools

Able to work outside for long periods of time performing antenna/tower repair or grounds maintenance, sometimes during off hours