Audio-Video/Multimedia Engineer -2

TS/SCI - Polygraph required
07-205-001

Description:
The AV/MM Engineer provides design, installation and maintenance of Audio-Visual/Multimedia (AV/MM) systems. The AV/MM Engineer is also responsible for the programming and configuration management (CM) of developmental and operational AV/MM systems.

Required Experience:
Five (5) years' experience as an AV/MM Engineer in a minimum of seven (7) skill sets below within the past seven (7) years:

• Analog, SDI and HD SDI signal processing and conversion
• Digital video filtering and scalable video coding
• Compression and decompression techniques
• Encoding and decoding of television standards such as ATSC, QAM, NTSC, PAL
• Signal theory and analysis
• Audio processing
• Sound reinforcement and speaker placement
• Sightlines, screen size and projection distances
• AES/EBU or AES3 digital audio interlace standards
• Cable termination (Fiber, copper, audio, etc.)
• Set-up and maintenance of various HD/SD broadcast equipment
• Integration of audio and video teleconferencing systems
• Set-up of digital video effects systems
• Operation and set-up of various production switchers
• Operation and maintenance of audio mixers
• Integration of wired/wireless microphone systems and configurations
• Design and installation of audio support systems
• System integration
• Custom fabrication of parts and cables
• Installation of low voltage wiring and cable; soldering and termination of connectors; wiring of equipment
• Two (2) years' experience in VidCAD or other CAD programs within the past five (5) years
• Minimum five (5) years' experience Crestron programming within the last nine (9) years.

Required Skills:

• Must have experience programming CRESTRON AV systems along with interfacing with Cisco VTC equipment.
• Prepare operational guides.
• Train Government customers in proper use of AV/MM systems.
• Provide system programming to support implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Crestron based AV/MM systems.
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems.
• Manage the daily operation and configuration activities of AV/MM systems.
• Provide assistance to users in accessing and using AV/MM systems.
• Design a wide variety of AV/MM solutions including multi-level security VTC/PC systems, enterprise level VTC and collaboration systems, conference rooms, digital signage, and streaming.
• Act as equipment custodian and performs inventory asset management and accountability functions. Document hardware and software configuration management processes and procedures.
• Coordinate hardware installations across multiple rooms.
• Maintain and develop the environment for hardware and software product build, staging, testing and integration.
• Apply concepts and define and implement hardware and software configuration management processes and procedures, such as creating product build scripts and procedures, and integrate those scripts with the hardware and software build process.
• Conduct analysis on AV/MM systems by ensuring designs are cost efficient, able to be integrated, and reliable.
• Communicate with the other engineering personnel to coordinate the interrelated design and assure project completion.
• Design, document, and develop code for programmable devices.
• Analyze complex hardware systems, hardware design, architecture, network design and other technical hardware issues.
• Perform testing on equipment.
• Provide hardware maintenance support, both preventative and remedial.
• Deploy, install, and implement new AV/MM at Customer sites as needed.
• Conduct site surveys.
• Streamline control system interfaces to automate and maximize user experience.
• Configure control systems, communication devices and peripheral equipment.
• Develop costing proposals for the program manager.
• Perform telecommunications punch block installation and maintenance for serial copper data paths.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and other related documents.

Desired Skills:

• Programming CRESTRON AV systems
• Programming and configuration of Cisco VTC Systems (SX-20/SX-80/Mini Room Kit/Room Kit Pro).
• Knowledge of security protocols: SSL, TLS, encryption
• Audio processing
• Sound reinforcement and speaker placement
• Sightlines, screen size and projection distances
• Knowledge of AV-over IP.
• Integration of audio and video teleconferencing systems
• Design and installation of audio support systems (microphones, amplifiers, and interfacing with Skype)
• Five (5) years' experience Crestron programming within the last nine (9) years. Certification as a Crestron Programmer, Crestron Technology Specialist (CTS) and/or CTS-Installation and/or CTS-Design training certification is desired.

LCAT Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Four (4) years of additional AV/MM experience in the areas identified above may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree for a total of nine (9) years' experience.
• Certification as a Technology Specialist (CTS) and/or CTS-Installation and/or CTS-Design training certification is desired.

Akina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications Akina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. We are a small company with an open ear to our employees' needs in order to attract and retain quality talent that enables our customer's mission.
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