AV (Audio Visual) Engineer

CoSolutions•Omaha, NE

12d•Onsite

About The Position

CoSolutions is hiring an AV (Audio Visual) Engineer to support the planning, development, testing, and delivery of holistic IT solutions for GOC Mission Systems at the US Strategic Command Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The role provides audiovisual systems engineering support for GOC Mission Systems engineering services and research, development, test, and evaluation activities, along with multidisciplinary support for mission system services, including lifecycle management, engineering, integration, sustainment, and assured connectivity across the GOC and other locations within the USSTRATCOM Enterprise. This is a 100% onsite position with no remote or virtual work because of the sensitive nature of the work and the program team's collaboration needs. The engineer supports video planning and scheduling; configures, installs, diagnoses, repairs, and monitors equipment; and helps plan, schedule, and operate video bridging and teleconference services. These services include Video over IP, firewall traversal solutions, and internet-streamed video conferences. The role also monitors system performance and capacity and assesses how LAN/WAN circuits affect video conferencing services.

Requirements

More than two years of demonstrated relevant experience and/or education in audiovisual engineering or design.
Experience with AV room-control systems using AMX, Crestron, or equivalent touchscreen controllers to control room classification levels, AV source distribution, and VTC sessions.
Experience with complex AV display and distribution systems using high-definition displays and AV switches to route AV sources to local and remote displays.
Ability to support customers through remote facilitation tools.
Basic knowledge of IP networks pertaining to VTCs.
TS/SCI clearance.
IAT II certification.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods, walk to various locations, bend and navigate while performing duties, and lift light to moderate equipment as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field of study (preferred but not required).
Certified Technology Specialist (CTS), Certified Technology Specialist – Design (CTS-D), or similar AV control systems certification.
Familiarity with Cisco Management Suites, Cisco VTC systems, Cisco Multipoint Control Units, and Cisco Gateways.

Responsibilities

Research, design, engineer, install, implement, configure, and document Enterprise AV system and capability upgrades, moves, changes, and additions, and provide operational and sustainment turnover.
Design and implement solutions consistent with industry and Department of Defense standards and compliant with Command architectures and policies.
Understand and apply touch-panel programming for new installations and AV component configurations.
Ensure engineered solutions are operationally ready and handed off to the Enterprise O&S Functional Area; provide oversight and training as needed so that the team can operate and sustain the systems.
Operate and maintain complex audiovisual distribution systems, enterprise VTC systems and solutions, and room control systems.
Operate and maintain VTC bridging, gateways, gatekeepers, border controllers, and management systems.
Write control-system software code and graphical user interfaces for controlling and administering complex multi-classification operational environments.
Work with CATV systems, including satellite and terrestrial systems.
Investigate and resolve AV-related problems and conflicts.
Develop large-scale audio solutions, including theater designs and large-venue multi-input, multi-output systems.
Operate IP-based VTC solutions, including bridging, gatekeepers, and gateways, and operate Cisco Telepresence Management Suite.
Program room control systems using Crestron SIMPL, SIMPL+, or AMX NetLinx Studio, including in complex multi-classification environments.
Perform complex systems development, design work, and digital systems engineering; provide VTC infrastructure knowledge covering MCUs, gatekeepers, and gateways.
Apply in-depth IP knowledge related to VTCs.
Operate video routing systems, including matrix switching and advanced system operations, and operate and configure digital signal processors for audio systems.
Assist with video planning and scheduling; configure equipment; perform onsite installation, diagnosis, and repair; and monitor equipment usage for GOC Mission Systems.
Support planning, scheduling, and operation of video bridging and video teleconference services, including Video over IP, firewall traversal, and internet-streamed conferences.
Monitor system performance and capacity status and assess the impact of LAN/WAN circuits on video conferencing services.