Audio Systems Engineer

Digital Sound Systems Inc. (DSS, Inc.) provides support for live entertainment across North America. With our staff and technology, we provide everything to make sure events leave a lasting impression. We are a technology provider specializing in concerts and corporate entertainment technology including sound, lighting, video, LED, and fabrication for all types of events. DSS, Inc. is a progressive company experiencing rapid growth. We are looking for qualified and motivated members to join our family as we continue to build upon our success

Summary:

Designs, integrates, installs, and maintains complex sound systems for live events, broadcast, studios, or corporate settings, focusing on hardware/software integration, acoustic optimization, signal flow, and troubleshooting to ensure high-quality audio delivery, requiring skills in DSP, acoustics, electronics, and collaboration with diverse teams. They are problem-solvers who blend technical expertise with creative sound design, ensuring systems meet specific project needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Configuration: Specifying and designing audio system architecture, including microphones, mixers, speakers, DSPs, and control systems.
• Installation & Integration: Setting up, wiring, and integrating hardware and software components into cohesive systems.
• Optimization & Testing: Conducting acoustic measurements, tuning systems (EQ, delay), and performing diagnostics for optimal sound.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and fixing complex technical issues with audio hardware and software.
• Collaboration: Working with clients, producers, acousticians, and installation teams to define requirements and achieve desired outcomes.
• Documentation: Creating system diagrams, test reports, and operational guides.
• Maintenance: Performing regular checks, upgrades, and repairs on audio equipment.

Qualification / Skills:

• Prep, install, adjust, operate, remove and deprep electronic equipment to record, edit, reinforce, and transmit sound
• Operate control consoles for sound
• · Maintain recording equipment reinforcement
• Diagnose and resolve audio system problems
• Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds
• Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio data
• Work with Project manager to achieve customer vision
• Collaborate with other departments regarding show needs: loading and unloading trucks
• Understanding of acoustics and sound transmission
• Must have a basic understanding of electrical wiring and flow
• Programming skills, preferred
• Good Customer Service Skills are essential
• Must be available nights/weekends
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education / Experience:

· High School diploma or equivalent

· 3-5 years prior experience with audio equipment

· Microsoft Office software

· Vectorworks 2015-2018 and associated Cad based software, helpful but not required

· Knowledge of FLEX Rental Solutions software, helpful but not required

· Knowledge of CAD design, helpful

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to travel between show sites nationwide.

· Must be flexible to alternate between daytime, nighttime and weekend hours, based on event schedules.

· Performing General Physical Activities - requires considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials

· Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment – Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles, or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts or passenger vehicles.

· Ability to lift 85lbs

Personal Protective Equipment:

· Rigging Harnesses, hard hats, safety vest

Condition of Employment:

· Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license for company insurance purposes. CDL preferred but will consider Class C for Kansas and Class E for Missouri.

· Must submit to pre-employment and random drug testing

Please submit salary requirements with resume.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Digico: 1 year (Preferred)
• L-Acoustics Sound Vision: 1 year (Preferred)
• S6L and Profile: 1 year (Preferred)
• Flying Arena PA: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $40,000 - $60,000