Deputy Technical Director Jobs
Deputy Technical Director jobs are open across film and television production, live entertainment, and engineering firms, covering specializations in systems integration, production technology, and technical operations, from associate-level roles to executive deputy positions. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Culmen International is hiring a Deputy Technical Manager to provide support to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection's Radiation Portal Monitor Program (RPMP) site management, construction and commissioning contract.
The RPMP Deputy Technical Manager will provide industrial instrumentation and automation programming technical expertise by supporting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and on-site field support.
The desired candidate will be required to commute to Bethesda, MD 20814 four (4) times per month during the first month on-the-job for hands-on programming of the test bed equipment at their own expense. Local candidates strongly preferred but not required.
This is a remote/hybrid role with 70% travel in the domestic U.S. (TX, WA, SC, FL, MS, NJ, and NY). This position is subject to 75% outdoor/25% indoor on-site working conditions in all elements of weather and land. Some job sites include a work trailer, and all include a rental car for employees. Travel durations are approximately 7-10 calendar days in length, with 1-2 trips per month. The company pays for travel expenses to include lodging, transportation, and meals and incidental expenses per diem.
- Support joint team in engineering design solutions (Drawings and Specifications) iteratively developing PLC, HMI, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) designs for use cases and coordinating with engineering teams
- Ensure PLC and HMI programming templates comply with DHS requirements
- Provide Technical and Training Support to field-deployed PLC and HMI logic, supporting multiple teams and ongoing projects simultaneously
- Conduct field travel (70%) to various locations in the U.S. Field travel activities include site surveys and field testing, implementation, and commissioning of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial instruments
- Integration of system’s gate arms, traffic lights, cameras and related testing
- Assign network devices such as relays, meters and managed ethernet switches to LANs, etc.
- Adopt a detail-oriented and collaborative approach to ensure each project is completed on time and supports field testing
- Work closely with the project management and construction teams by attending meetings, resolving issues, and providing technical and engineering recommendations
- Work closely with the RPMP Deputy Program Manager and Senior Technical Manager to ensure successful completion of project phases
- Other tasks and duties as assigned
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field
- 2-5 years of industrial experience as an Electrical/Industrial Automation Engineer, specializing in the automation and digitalization of industrial processes, and design of technical drawings or a related industry field
- Familiarity with one or more PLC platforms such as WAGO, ABB, IFM, Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, or Delta
- Exposure to programming environments such as CoDeSys, Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens TIA Portal, Simatic Manager, Studio 5000, or other IEC 61131-3 compliant platforms
- HMI Programming: Expertise in designing and programming Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) for intuitive and effective user interactions
- Fieldbus: Experience in Modbus TCP and Ethernet
- Modbus Communications: Experience in implementing Modbus TCP communications for reliable and efficient data exchange between devices
- Strong written and oral communication skills, fast learner, detail-oriented, strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and respond to quick turn-around requests
- Experience working with federal government customers preferred
- Bluebeam Revu or Adobe experience with marking engineering designs
- Extensive experience with MS Office applications
Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance plans (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)- 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
- Life insurance and disability paid by the company
- Supplemental Insurance Available
- Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
HOT JOB - IMMEDIATE OPENING!!!
Culmen International is hiring a Deputy Technical Manager to provide support to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection's Radiation Portal Monitor Program (RPMP) site management, construction and commissioning contract.
The RPMP Deputy Technical Manager will provide industrial instrumentation and automation programming technical expertise by supporting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and on-site field support.
The desired candidate will be required to commute to Bethesda, MD 20814 four (4) times per month during the first month on-the-job for hands-on programming of the test bed equipment at their own expense. Local candidates strongly preferred but not required.
This is a remote/hybrid role with 70% travel in the domestic U.S. (TX, WA, SC, FL, MS, NJ, and NY). This position is subject to 75% outdoor/25% indoor on-site working conditions in all elements of weather and land. Some job sites include a work trailer, and all include a rental car for employees. Travel durations are approximately 7-10 calendar days in length, with 1-2 trips per month. The company pays for travel expenses to include lodging, transportation, and meals and incidental expenses per diem.
- Support joint team in engineering design solutions (Drawings and Specifications) iteratively developing PLC, HMI, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) designs for use cases and coordinating with engineering teams
- Ensure PLC and HMI programming templates comply with DHS requirements
- Provide Technical and Training Support to field-deployed PLC and HMI logic, supporting multiple teams and ongoing projects simultaneously
- Conduct field travel (70%) to various locations in the U.S. Field travel activities include site surveys and field testing, implementation, and commissioning of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial instruments
- Integration of system’s gate arms, traffic lights, cameras and related testing
- Assign network devices such as relays, meters and managed ethernet switches to LANs, etc.
- Adopt a detail-oriented and collaborative approach to ensure each project is completed on time and supports field testing
- Work closely with the project management and construction teams by attending meetings, resolving issues, and providing technical and engineering recommendations
- Work closely with the RPMP Deputy Program Manager and Senior Technical Manager to ensure successful completion of project phases
- Other tasks and duties as assigned
-
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field
- 2-5 years of industrial experience as an Electrical/Industrial Automation Engineer, specializing in the automation and digitalization of industrial processes, and design of technical drawings or a related industry field
- Familiarity with one or more PLC platforms such as WAGO, ABB, IFM, Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, or Delta
- Exposure to programming environments such as CoDeSys, Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens TIA Portal, Simatic Manager, Studio 5000, or other IEC 61131-3 compliant platforms
- HMI Programming: Expertise in designing and programming Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) for intuitive and effective user interactions
- Fieldbus: Experience in Modbus TCP and Ethernet
- Modbus Communications: Experience in implementing Modbus TCP communications for reliable and efficient data exchange between devices
- Strong written and oral communication skills, fast learner, detail-oriented, strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and respond to quick turn-around requests
- Experience working with federal government customers preferred
- Bluebeam Revu or Adobe experience with marking engineering designs
- Extensive experience with MS Office applications
Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance plans (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)- 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
- Life insurance and disability paid by the company
- Supplemental Insurance Available
- Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in deputy technical director jobs.
- 5 or more years of experience in technical production, broadcast engineering, or systems integration
- Demonstrated ability to manage technical crews and coordinate with directors and producers under live conditions
- Proficiency with signal flow, AV systems integration, or broadcast infrastructure relevant to the production environment
- Bachelor's degree in film production, electrical engineering, broadcast technology, or a closely related field
- Experience developing and enforcing technical standards, safety protocols, and equipment maintenance schedules
- Familiarity with industry-standard production management and automation tools used in live or recorded environments
Tips for Your Deputy Technical Director Job Search
Tailor your resume to production scale
Deputy technical directors are evaluated on the size and complexity of productions they've supported. List the headcount of technical crews you've coordinated, the scale of budgets you've managed, and the specific systems or platforms you've operated, not just your job title.
Highlight cross-department coordination experience
Hiring managers for this role look for candidates who've mediated between creative, engineering, and production departments under time pressure. Cite specific instances where you resolved a technical conflict mid-production or translated a director's vision into an executable technical plan.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists deputy technical director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Build a portfolio of technical documentation
Many employers expect candidates to demonstrate how they document workflows, cue sheets, signal flow diagrams, or system schematics. Compile two or three examples from past productions that show your ability to create materials a full crew can execute from without additional explanation.
Prepare for a technical assessment round
Interviews for deputy technical director roles often include a scenario-based technical round where you're asked to troubleshoot a live failure or design a signal path under constraints. Walk through your diagnostic process out loud, naming the specific tools or protocols you'd use at each step.
Negotiate your on-call and travel terms upfront
Deputy technical directors frequently carry on-call obligations for live events or broadcast windows. Before accepting an offer, clarify the expected travel frequency, on-call compensation structure, and whether overtime is factored into the base rate or billed separately.
Deputy Technical Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most deputy technical directors?
The companies hiring the most deputy technical directors right now include NYC Department of Design and Construction, SAIC, and Anduril, with the largest share of openings in New York, Hawaii, and Missouri, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest at large production houses, broadcast networks, and engineering firms supporting live events.
How many deputy technical director jobs are remote?
About 50% of deputy technical director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most technical production environments. Sub-areas with the greatest remote flexibility include technical project management, standards and practices oversight, and post-production systems coordination where on-site presence is not always required.
How do you become a deputy technical director?
Start by building several years of hands-on experience in a technical production, broadcast, or systems role where you support senior technical staff directly. Develop fluency in the full signal chain or technical workflow of your production type, then take on crew coordination responsibilities. Move into a lead or supervisor role before targeting deputy director openings, and document the scope of each production you've contributed to.
Can you get hired as a deputy technical director with limited experience?
Getting hired at this level with limited experience is competitive, but candidates who have led technical crews on smaller productions, freelanced across multiple productions quickly, or moved up through a structured technical department have made the transition. Demonstrating that you've owned technical decisions under real production pressure, not just assisted, is what distinguishes viable candidates from those who need more seasoning.
What does the deputy technical director interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen focused on your production background and crew management experience, followed by a technical interview where you walk through how you'd handle specific equipment failures or coordination challenges. A final round often involves a panel with a technical director, producer, or department head, and may include a scenario exercise or review of documentation you've created from past productions.
Where can I find and apply to deputy technical director jobs?
You can find and apply to deputy technical director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your production background and technical specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits your experience level and location preferences.
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