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Spectra Tech, LLC is a recognized leader in providing Technical and Program Management Services, Information Technology, and Logistics Services and Support. We have enabled our Government and Commercial clients to achieve their organizational initiatives through the application of high quality, innovative, and cost effective professional services and solutions. Spectra Tech provides a positive working environment, with opportunities for advancement in our growing Federal sector workforce.

We offer an excellent compensation package which includes a generous salary, insurance (medical, dental, etc.), paid leave, 401k plan and more. Spectra Tech is committed to the diversity we bring to the marketplace by being an EEOC/AA employer (M/F/D/V) that believes customer satisfaction comes first.

Spectra Tech, LLC is hiring for an Audio Visual Programmer to support the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Responsibilities include a wide variety of tasks from programming AV systems, to hands-on with installs, customer support with meeting rooms, and AV system design. This is a unique opportunity to work with the direct customer and support them from start to finsh. The position supports DEVCOM at multiple locations to include but not limited to Aberdeen, MD, Adelphi, MD, and White Sands Missile Range, NM.

• Read and interpret AV systems drawings.
• Gather programming requirements.
• Provide control system design and review audio visual design.
• Produce new modules and interfaces.
• Create technical standards, processes and procedures recommendations to be provided to the Government.
• Provide programming and technical direction to Contractor project team when needed.
• Control System programming design to meet requirements and system capabilities.
• User Interface programming to meet requirements and system capabilities.
• Install control programs and touch panel design onsite, offsite, and remotely in physical systems.
• Perform commissioning and acceptance testing of code.
• Test integrated systems and perform troubleshooting as needed.
• Support manufactures and customers with problem resolution as needed.
• Travel to various job sites, as required.
• Configure VTC equipment for compliance with government standards.
• Configure equipment for the integration of Microsoft Team into existing conference rooms.
• Work with various VTC bridge operators when requirements change.
• Technical writing of graphical / textual end­user operation guides for VTC and Teams operation.
• Submit RMA requests to manufacturers for repair and/or replacement.
• Removal, shipping, receiving and installation of RMA'd equipment.
• Technical support of user’s computers to make them compliant with conference room A/V systems.
• Create technical wiring diagrams for A/V systems as needed.
• Wire conference rooms and racks as needed.
• Troubleshoot A/V systems to determine root cause of failures to reduce downtime.
• Work with other trades when their work overlaps ours.
• Provide meeting support for customer conference rooms.

• U.S. Citizenship is required per contract to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in computer programming or related field, or experience in lieu of a degree
• A minimum of 3 years of providing technical support of AV systems related to Video Teleconferencing, control rooms, auditoriums, and conference rooms
• Must have experience in AMX control system programming experience and control system design (Crestron/AMX)
• Knowledge and understanding programming languages along with uploading and downloading software in embedded systems
• Understanding of DSP programming with knowledge of testing and calibrating equipment
• Occasional travel will be required

• Minimum of five (5) years with control systems, video­conferencing, switching hardware, audio DSP setup and calibration
• Harman Certified Control Professional Programming
• Crestron Certified Programmer
• CTS or CTS­D certification
• Java SE 8 Programmer Certification

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• The employee will be required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Heavy lifting (up to 75 lbs.) may be required
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus
• The noise level in the work environment is very loud where ear protection is necessary.
• Position may require working with heights and in confined space