Sr. Multimedia Systems Engineer

Abacus Technology • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Abacus Technology is seeking a Sr. Multimedia Systems Engineer to provide full life cycle technical support for multimedia, A/V, imagery, and broadcast systems with the NASA Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) at Johnson Space Center. This is a full-time position.

Requirements

• 8+ years experience in project and financial management with engineering experience in television, A/V systems, and/or electronics.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 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.
• Familiar 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 the following: analog and digital baseband over copper; CATV over copper; analog and digital baseband over short haul fiber optics; facility automation systems; virtual routing systems; Internet Protocol Television (IPTV); camera control; audio mixing systems; digital switching systems; and multimedia control systems.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office 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.
• Experience supporting NASA, aerospace, DoD, or other large federal technical environments desired.
• Strong ability to analyze complex systems, identify gaps, and independently develop solutions.
• Able to evaluate team strengths and weaknesses and provide input to performance assessments.
• Demonstrated leadership in guiding system architecture transitions and modernization efforts.
• Able to think, plan, and work independently while meeting deadlines.
• Must have 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.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

• Member or Certified by the ADDA or ADDA (digital) program preferred.
• 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.
• Manage system obsolescence planning, life cycle tracking, and upgrade/replacement roadmaps.
• Draft detailed engineering plans, analyses, workflows, and cost estimations.
• Serve as SysAdmin for Vault, AutoCAD, and MPulse systems; oversee drafting standards, release modes, and engineering documentation updates.
• Support and guide facility-related systems considerations (HVAC impacts on server hardware, facility management history, etc.).
• Provide project oversight for installation, maintenance, and operations staff.
• Assign, track, and ensure compliance of personnel work activities.
• Manage DRD (Data Requirements Document) deliverables and ensure accurate, timely submission.
• Participate in flight system development meetings and develop corresponding plans for ground system follow-ons.
• Coordinate with facility teams and NASA stakeholders on outages, dig permits, B8/B30 Mission Control Center interfaces, and SCH interfaces.
• Manage financial planning, forecasting, reconciliation, and budget tracking.
• Oversee creation, tracking, and reconciliation of complex PRs, POs, vendor invoices, and purchasing assignments.
• Manage service and maintenance agreements, including renewals, life cycle documentation, and third-party hardware support after OEM end-of-life.
• Serve as account holder for RHEL, Avixa, SMPTE, HPE, and associated vendor relationships.
• Provide senior expertise on Dalet and its integrations across NASA (IO and eMITS).
• Support legacy conference rooms, CATV modernization approaches, EVCDN integration in B8, LTN deployment, satellite reception systems, and public distribution at JSC.
• Manage bitstream recorders in B8 and B30 and plan for format migration survival for MMEG.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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