Sr. Multimedia Systems Engineer

Abacus TechnologyHouston, TX
3d

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.
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