AV Programming/Commissioning Engineer 3 - Tysons, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc•Tysons, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking an AV Program Engineer 3 to join their Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. This role involves designing, engineering, integrating, operating, and maintaining electronic security services, including audiovisual systems, for federal, local, and commercial customers. The engineer will work with a dynamic team responsible for design decisions, implementation, and programming in all areas of A/V Systems, providing technical direction for multiple projects and programs. Responsibilities include designing hardware and software frameworks for complex resilient systems, formulating high-level architectural solutions, and ensuring implemented solutions meet stakeholder needs, standards, and performance requirements.

Requirements

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Applicants MUST be able to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 5+ years' OR Master's Degree in Engineering with 3+ years' of progressive experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a Related Engineering Discipline.
Demonstrated experience programming and deploying Crestron control system programs, for Conference Rooms, Operations Centers and Divisible Rooms.
Demonstrated experience calibrating and tuning Audio Solutions including, microphones, speakers and Digital Signal Processors for Conference Rooms, Operations Centers and Divisible Rooms.
Demonstrated experience configuring and deploying Audio Visual Systems including; Video Teleconferencing Solutions (Microsoft Teams, Cisco WebEx) and AV-OVER-IP solutions (Crestron DM-NVX, DANTE).
Experience developing and integrating with third-party control modules and services using industry standard communication protocols (SSH, RESTFul, RS232, etc.).
Experience developing and deploying software applications in C# .NET (preferably .NET 4.7.2) for multi-core processor platforms.
Certifications with Crestron Control Systems, Biamp and/or QSC are required.
Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills with the ability and experience communicating directly with executive leadership.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
Solid Microsoft Office Skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Solid problem solving and consultative skills in a fast-paced environment
Must successfully pass a background check and drug screening after offer extended
Ability to travel, including internationally, up to 50% of the time.
Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Nice To Haves

Certifications with Extron, Vanguard LED, Daktronics, desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Designing, Developing and deploying software for Audio/Visual Control Systems, including Touch Panel files, while following DEVOPS tools and processes.
Designing configuration frameworks and documentation for large complex resilient systems.
Commissioning Audio Visual Systems including; configuring equipment, calibrating and tuning Audio Systems, coordinating configuration of customer equipment (Cisco Video Teleconferencing Suites, Microsoft Teams Systems and VDI PCs), Calibrating and setting up Video Walls, configuring A/V Network switches and troubleshooting network issues, Control System testing and bug remediation.
Performing peer reviews and providing feedback of team member designs, control system programs and touch panels.
Developing post installation documentation to facilitate Operation and Maintenance of Audio-Visual Systems.
Develop and conduct on-site user and administrative training for the installed integrated audio/visual systems.
Developing and communicating specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
Accurately track the status of source code development to Project Managers, Engineering Managers and clients.