Multimedia Systems Engineer III

Abacus Technology • Houston, TX

11d • $85,200 - $106,800 • Onsite

About The Position

Abacus Technology is seeking a Multimedia Systems Engineer to provide technical support and oversight of the design, development, implementation, and life cycle management of complex multimedia, A/V, imagery, and broadcast systems for the eMITS program at Johnson Space Center. This is a full-time position.

Requirements

• 9+ years experience in engineering for television and A/V systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or a related field. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
• Must have strong project management, financial management, and system integration experience.
• Strong knowledge of multimedia and broadcast systems, system design principles, AutoCAD, and electronics engineering.
• Experience administering Vault and MPulse systems, including drafting standards, release modes, and engineering documentation workflows.
• Familiarity with NASA or federal procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Deltek, Oracle) for managing PRs, POs, and vendor invoicing.
• Extensive knowledge of SMPTE standards, NEC codes, A/V requirements, and industry best practices.
• Experience managing technical crews and coordinating work with General Contractors.
• Expertise in the latest version of AutoCAD drafting software.
• Knowledge of databases and A/V drafting schemas.
• Experience with analog and digital baseband over copper; CATV over copper; analog and digital baseband over short haul fiber optics; facility automation systems; physical and virtual isochronous routing systems; Internet Protocol Television (IPTV); camera control; audio mixing systems; digital switching systems; and multimedia control systems.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft 365 as well as SharePoint and Box.
• Experience working in sensitive or mission-critical environments, with awareness of federal IT security protocols and data handling standards.
• Able to think, plan, and work independently while meeting deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational skills and commitment to staying current with emerging technologies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and provide daily/weekly project reporting.
• Must be a US citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Member or Certified by the ADDA or ADDA (digital) program preferred.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification or experience preferred.
• Certification or training in systems architecture or enterprise IT modernization preferred.
• Experience coordinating with NASA facility teams, including dig permits, Mission Control Center interfaces (B8/B30), and SCH protocols preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Dalet, Evertz, Cobalt, Ross, Sony and Sencore systems.
• An understanding of satellite reception systems and IP-based video content distribution networks used in NASA or similar enterprise environments desired.
• Demonstrated leadership in guiding system architecture transitions and modernization efforts preferred.
• Able to analyze complex systems, identify gaps, and independently develop solutions.
• Experience supporting NASA, aerospace, DoD, or other large federal technical environments desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, build, and integration of complex multimedia, broadcast, A/V, and imagery systems.
• Provide technical analysis for new hardware systems, upgrades, risk assessments, and implementation plans.
• Draft detailed engineering plans, analyses, workflows, and cost estimations.
• Provide project oversight for installation, maintenance, and operations staff.
• Assign, track, and ensure compliance of personnel work activities.
• Manage financial planning, forecasting, reconciliation, and budget tracking of engineering projects.
• Oversee creation, tracking, and reconciliation of complex PRs, POs, vendor invoices, and purchasing assignments.
• Provide senior expertise on Dalet and its integrations across NASA (IO and eMITS).
• Support legacy conference rooms, CATV modernization approaches, IPTV integration in B8, WAN video deployment, satellite reception systems, and public distribution at JSC.
• Manage bitstream recorders in B8 and B30 and plan for format migration of NASA video repositories.
• Support parsing and transition of VRPS system components to other organizational users.
• Contribute to plans and issue resolution for Teague Auditorium and other key NASA facilities.
• Support eMITS relationship with AEGIS including dark fiber configurations and network considerations.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) and Matching
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Membership, Technical Training, Certification, and Education Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior