About the Role
Design Science is seeking an experienced Video Systems Engineer to design, build, customize, troubleshoot, and maintain video streaming and recording systems that meet HIPAA standards. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in technical problemsolving, enjoys handson system design, and excels in fastpaced environments where precision and reliability matter.
You will support both inhouse and onsite research activities, ensuring highquality video capture, seamless streaming, and dependable system performance for human factors studies. You’ll collaborate closely with researchers, engineers, and clientstailoring video systems to unique study needs and training users on proper setup and operations.
What You’ll Do
- Video System Design & Customization Build and tailor video streaming and recording systems for diverse research and client needs.
- Installation & Configuration Install, configure, and test cameras, capture devices, signal processors, video scalers, recorders, and streaming equipment.
- Maintenance & Support Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot issues, manage service tickets, and provide enduser training.
- Live Event Support Set up and operate portable and fixed video systems for usability testing sessions, field research, and live broadcasts.
- Project Management Plan and execute videorelated projects, ensuring quality, timelines, and budgets are met.
- Documentation Maintain detailed records of system designs, installations, configurations, and maintenance activities.
- Videography Serve as videographer for inhouse and onsite studies when needed.
- Video Editing Edit video for deliverables and presentations; convert video and audio files as required.
Education & Experience
- BA/BS or Technical Degree in Engineering, Video Technology, or a related field.
- Associate’s Degree and experience considered in lieu of BA/BS degree.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in video system operation, installation, maintenance, and support.
- Experience working in hospitals or medical research facilities; comfort with oneonone interviews and clientfacing interactions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Extensive knowledge of video systems, signal processing, networking, video streaming, digital media, cameras, photography, videography, and postprocessing.
- Strong understanding of video CODECs and file formats.
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere; After Effects and other editing tools a plus.
- Strong problemsolving abilities, excellent communication skills, effective project management, and collaborative teamwork.
About Design Science
Design Science is a fastgrowing Human Factors consulting firm dedicated to improving the quality and safety of medical devices worldwide. We partner with leading medical device and pharmaceutical companies to uncover critical insights into how users interact with medical products, helping bring safer, more intuitive technologies to market.
With headquarters in Philadelphia, PA, and offices in Evanston, IL and Munich, Germany, our team of 30+ professionals is driven by socially impactful work, teamwork, and a shared commitment to improving patient outcomes.
At our Philadelphia HQ, you’ll find a tightknit culture, a vibrant city, and a team that values curiosity, integrity, and collaboration.
What We Offer
- Full-time, salaried position
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance
- Paid Parental leave
- 401(k) with match
- A supportive, missiondriven team
- Flexible work environment
- The finalist will be required to successfully complete a background check.
How to Apply
Submit your resume and cover letter explaining why you’re a great fit.
Learn more at www.dscience.com or follow us @designscience.
EOE
Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We value diverse perspectives across our Philadelphia, Evanston, and Munich teams.
