Senior AV Systems Programmer

Position Summary

This is an ONSITE position located in Arlington, VA.

NCC is seeking a Senior Audio Visual Systems Programmer to join our team supporting the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) . In this role, you will take a lead position in designing, programming, and implementing cutting-edge AV control systems on campus.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Responsible for the control system programming and UX for the AV systems on campus.
• Work with the AV Engineer to evaluate, modernize, and support the AV systems of the 400 classrooms, auditoriums, meeting rooms and conference spaces on the NFATC campus
• Assist the Network Engineer with supporting the AV network
• Assist in the NFATC EdTech Innovation lab with developing immersive training tools.
• Help manage and maintain multi-VLAN IP schema for AV network.
• Develop programing standards for Crestron control systems.
• Develop reusable code modules and maintain a code library for control system code.
• Develop logical, intuitive control UX for AV systems.
• Configure network settings of AV devices, cisco switches, servers, and workstations.

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance (must be able to pass a criminal background and credit check).
• 10 years of experience demonstrating the following:
  • Experience designing, installing, and supporting complex, networked Audiovisual systems in commercial, educational, and government environments.
  • Ability to read and generate technical documentation, drawings/blueprints utilizing CAD software (AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, Revit, Revit LT, Visio).
  • Installing and configuring Audio DSPs (Extron, Crestron, and Biamp products) and utilizing digital audio transport (Dante, Cobranet).
  • Fabrication experience (AV/ Network equipment racks, ceiling mounted equipment support, wall mounted screens, etc...).
  • Configure network settings of AV devices, cisco switches, servers, and workstations.
  • Help manage and maintain multi-VLAN IP schema for AV network.
  • Experience with MS Office suite- particularly Teams, Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  • Familiarity with Section 508 compliance.
  • Control System Programming.
  • Experience programing Crestron (SIMPL, SIMPL , SIMPL#), AMX, and Extron control systems of varying complexity levels.
  • Develop programing standards for Crestron control systems.
  • Develop reusable code modules and maintain a code library for control system code.
  • Develop logical, intuitive control UX for AV systems.
  • Support/ Troubleshooting:
    • Experience troubleshooting audiovisual equipment (Projectors, control devices, switchers, scalers, wireless mics, lighting controllers, touch recognition systems).
    • Experience troubleshooting audiovisual systems.
  • Experience providing front-line support for AV trouble calls.
  • Experience Programming in the following languages: C#, JavaScript, HTML, CSS.
  • Understanding of the principals of game design, and familiarity working within a game engine such as Unity3D.
• 5 years of experience within AV project management, AV cost analysis.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of  team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills working in a multicultural environment.

Educational Requirements

• Certification in one of the following:
  • Crestron Programmer Level I & II
  • Crestron Smart Graphics Certified
  • Crestron Fusion Certified
  • Extron Certified Control Professional
  • Harman–HCCA & HCCP/ (AMX Programmer I & II) 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within Government Contracting.
• Experience troubleshooting & managing IP networks.
• Experience with multiple computer operating systems.
• IT Support (Network and Systems Engineering).
• Experience with streaming media.
• Experience supporting Windows, streaming appliances, storage servers, video production server environment, asset management, remote control of AV devices.

Special Position Requirements

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hour shifts between 6:30am - 6pm.

Environment/Physical Demands: Standing for periods of time, walking throughout campus to each conference room/event space, ability to be mobile to perform above duties.

NCC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant that requires a reasonable accommodation, please email us at recruiting@nccsite.com. Please reference the position in your email.
NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristic. E-Verify Employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.