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Within Safran Electronics & Defense, our Timing & Synchronization division is the leader in R-PNT (Resilient Positioning, Navigation & Timing) solutions. We supply military and commercial industries ...

Within Safran Electronics & Defense, our Timing & Synchronization division is the leader in R-PNT (Resilient Positioning, Navigation & Timing) solutions. We supply military and commercial industries ...

Sales Manager

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$104K - $156K/yr

In an era where AI workloads demand unprecedented synchronization, this role is pivotal in displacing legacy timing technologies with SiTime's high-performance MEMS solutions. You will be responsible ...

Within Safran Electronics & Defense, our Timing & Synchronization division is the leader in R-PNT (Resilient Positioning, Navigation & Timing) solutions. We supply military and commercial industries ...

Staff Accountant

West Henrietta, NY · Hybrid

$52K - $69K/yr

Within Safran Electronics & Defense, our Timing & Synchronization division is the leader in R-PNT (Resilient Positioning, Navigation & Timing) solutions. We supply military and commercial industries ...

Staff Accountant I

West Henrietta, NY · Hybrid

$52K - $69K/yr

Within Safran Electronics & Defense, our Timing & Synchronization division is the leader in R-PNT (Resilient Positioning, Navigation & Timing) solutions. We supply military and commercial industries ...

FPGA engineer (Internship). Granada, Spain

Bath, PA · On-site

$119K - $153K/yr

Timing, synchronization and frequency dissemination (PTP, NTP, SyncE, or other timing transfer protocols). * Previous knowledge of the Xilinx device architecture and platforms, e.g., Zynq-7000 ...

Within Safran Electronics & Defense, our Timing & Synchronization division is the leader in R-PNT (Resilient Positioning, Navigation & Timing) solutions. We supply military and commercial industries ...

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How much do timing synchronization jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for timing synchronization in the United States is $80,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Timing Synchronization Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Timing Synchronization Engineer, you need strong expertise in electrical engineering, precise timekeeping protocols (such as IEEE 1588 PTP and NTP), and a solid understanding of telecommunications or network infrastructure. Familiarity with timing hardware, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and relevant certifications like Cisco or IEEE are typically required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective problem-solving are crucial soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are vital to ensure accurate, reliable timing across complex systems, which is critical for seamless data transmission and operational efficiency.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Timing Synchronization roles, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals working in Timing Synchronization often encounter challenges related to maintaining precise timing across distributed systems, especially in environments with varying network conditions or hardware constraints. Addressing these issues usually involves rigorous monitoring, implementing robust synchronization protocols (like NTP or PTP), and ensuring redundancy to minimize downtime. Collaboration with network engineers and IT teams is essential to quickly resolve discrepancies and keep systems aligned. Staying updated on the latest standards and tools in synchronization technology also helps professionals proactively manage and overcome these challenges.

What is timing synchronization?

Timing synchronization is the process of ensuring that two or more systems, devices, or processes operate on the same time reference. In telecommunications, networking, and electronics, timing synchronization is crucial for coordinating data transmission, preventing errors, and maintaining system reliability. It involves aligning clocks or signals to a common standard, such as GPS time or an atomic clock. This synchronization can be achieved through various protocols and technologies, depending on the requirements of the system.

What is the difference between Timing Synchronization vs Network Synchronization?

AspectTiming SynchronizationNetwork Synchronization
Required CredentialsTypically certifications in telecommunications or networkingSimilar certifications, often overlapping with timing roles
Work EnvironmentTelecom facilities, data centers, network operations centersData centers, enterprise networks, telecom infrastructure
Industry UsageTelecommunications, broadcasting, networkingNetworking, telecommunications, IT infrastructure
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Timing Synchronization focuses on aligning clocks within networks to ensure data integrity and proper operation. Network Synchronization involves coordinating timing across entire network systems for seamless data transfer. While related, Timing Synchronization is more about precise clock alignment, whereas Network Synchronization encompasses broader system coordination.

Infographic showing various Timing Synchronization job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $80,287 per year, or $38.6 per hour.
Vice President, Media Solutions Architecture

Vice President, Media Solutions Architecture

Diversified

Chicago, IL

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

About Diversified:

Diversified is a global leader in audio visual and media innovation, recognized for designing and building the world's most experiential environments. Our award-winning team specializes in delivering solutions for the most complex, large-scale and immersive installations. Serving a global clientele that includes major media organizations and retailers, sports and live performance venues, corporate enterprises, and government agencies, Diversified partners with clients to create spaces that bring people together and keep them coming back.

What to Expect:

At Diversified, we're on a mission to create a world without boundaries, where technology enables all people to connect and experience the moments that matter, wherever they choose to be. With clients spanning the globe and an exciting pipeline of projects across industries, Diversified offers more than just a job. We offer a career path with the flexibility to grow personally and professionally, wherever your ambitions take you.

As a Diversified associate, you'll dive headfirst into big, complex, and rewarding projects that push the boundaries of what's possible. Plus, you'll enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT AT DIVERSIFIED.

How You'll Contribute:

The Vice President, Media Solutions Architecture (VP Media) is responsible for providing senior technical and advisory leadership for all media, broadcast, and live-production projects. This role leads a team of Senior Solutions Architects and serves to direct the organization's most senior subject-matter authority for media-related system architecture, solution strategy, and technical consultation.

Reporting to the Vice President - Tech Ops, the VP Media operates primarily in a consultative capacity-advising clients, Sales, Engineering, and Project Teams on complex media solutions while guiding internal technical direction on task assignments. This role supports design engineers to create media solutions that are technically sound, scalable, operationally viable, and aligned with both client objectives and Diversified delivery capabilities.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead and manage a team of Senior Solutions Architects specializing in media, broadcast, and live-production systems.
  • Serve as the senior technical advisor for all media-related projects, providing guidance during presales, design, and delivery phases.
  • Partner with Sales and client stakeholders to shape media system strategies, validate technical approaches, and support complex pursuits.
  • Establish technical direction and advisory guidance for media system architecture, signal flow, timing, synchronization, redundancy, and performance requirements.
  • Provide consultative oversight to Design Engineering and Project Teams, ensuring media solutions align with best practices and operational expectations.
  • Assign and prioritize advisory and solution architecture tasks across the media solutions architecture team.
  • Act as the primary escalation point for complex or high-risk media engineering decisions and challenges.
  • Collaborate with support roles like Project Support Engineering, Programming, and Configuration & Commissioning leadership to ensure media designs are executable and commissionable.
  • Stay current with evolving media, broadcast, and IP-based production technologies, translating industry trends into practical guidance for clients and internal teams.
  • Contribute to the development of media-specific standards, reference architectures, and best practices in coordination with Engineering leadership.
  • Approves media system architectures and technical approaches for complex or high-profile projects.
  • Determines advisory engagement level and task assignment for Senior Solutions Architects.
  • Evaluates technical risks associated with media systems and determines mitigation strategies.
  • Guides tradeoffs between performance, complexity, cost, and operational sustainability.
  • Determines when media-related technical issues require escalation to executive engineering leadership.
  • External partnership with:
    • Client executive and technical stakeholders
    • Media, broadcast, and production technology manufacturers
    • Strategic media and broadcast partners or consultants

What You'll Bring:

Education & Certifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Required Skills/Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in broadcast engineering, media systems integration, or live-production environments.
  • 5+ years of experience leading senior technical professionals or solutions architecture teams.
  • Deep expertise in media workflows, signal transport, timing, synchronization, and redundancy.
  • Proven ability to act as a trusted technical advisor to clients and executive stakeholders.
  • Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle from pre-sales through commissioning.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence technical outcomes through consultation rather than direct control.
  • Excellent communication skills for executive, client-facing, and cross-functional environments.

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

  • AVIXA CTS-D, CTS-I, or equivalent broadcast-related certifications.
  • Experience supporting stadiums, arenas, broadcast studios, or enterprise media environments.
  • Expertise in IP-based media transport and advanced broadcast architectures.
  • Experience developing technical standards or reference architectures at scale.

What We Offer:

Along with competitive compensation, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

  • Multiple medical plan options to suit your family's needs
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401k with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, Homeowners and Auto Insurance, Supplemental Term and Dependent Life and AD&D, and Legal Services
  • Commuter Benefits
  • And much more

To learn more about becoming part of the Diversified team, visit us at our career siteor email us at careers@onediversified.com.

Diversified is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All aspects of employment will be based on job requirements, individual qualifications, merit, performance, and business need. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We believe in fair and equitable hiring practices and strive to create an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact careers@onediversified.com so we can assist you.

Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The pay details below range from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience depending on the position offered, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.