Video Systems Engineer - Broadcast & AV Integration

Job Description

Job Description

TekFive is seeking an experienced Video Systems Engineer – Broadcast & AV Integration to support NASA operations at the Huntsville Operations Support Center (HOSC) in Huntsville, Alabama.

This position supports the design, integration, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of enterprise video distribution systems used in mission-critical operational environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in broadcast engineering, audiovisual systems integration, video routing technologies, and IP-based video distribution.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to NASA's human spaceflight missions, including ongoing International Space Station (ISS) operations and the Artemis program, which is advancing human exploration of the Moon and future missions to Mars.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, integrate, maintain, and support enterprise video distribution and routing systems.
• Configure and troubleshoot Evertz video routing systems or comparable enterprise broadcast routing platforms.
• Support video control and visualization technologies, including Haivision, RGB Spectrum, Activu, or similar systems.
• Troubleshoot video signal flow, routing, display endpoints, encoders, decoders, and video transport issues.
• Support IP-based video distribution technologies, including multicast video streaming, IGMP, PIM, UDP, RTP, RTSP, VLANs, and QoS.
• Develop and maintain system architecture documentation, signal-flow diagrams, equipment configurations, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with network engineers, cybersecurity teams, operations personnel, and equipment vendors to resolve technical issues.
• Support system upgrades, technology refreshes, integration testing, and acceptance activities.
• Evaluate system performance and recommend improvements to reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical support during operational events, maintenance windows, system outages, and occasional after-hours activities.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of professional experience in video engineering, broadcast engineering, audiovisual systems engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Hands-on experience designing, configuring, supporting, and troubleshooting enterprise video distribution systems.
• Experience with Evertz video routers or comparable professional video routing equipment.
• Experience with video control systems such as Haivision, RGB Spectrum, Activu, or similar platforms.
• Strong knowledge of video signal routing, source and destination management, encoders, decoders, display systems, and signal-flow troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of IP networking and video transport technologies, including multicast, IGMP, PIM, UDP, RTP, RTSP, TCP/IP, VLANs, and QoS.
• Ability to diagnose technical problems across video systems, network infrastructure, control platforms, and endpoint devices.
• Experience developing technical documentation, configuration records, and system diagrams.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaborative problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting NASA, DoD, government operations centers, broadcast facilities, control rooms, or other mission-critical environments.
• Experience with IPTV, KVM-over-IP, video walls, streaming media, and enterprise visualization platforms.
• Knowledge of enterprise cybersecurity practices, configuration management, and change-control procedures.
• Experience supporting video equipment installations, integration testing, upgrades, and vendor coordination.
• Experience working with multicast routing and switching in complex network environments.

Preferred Certifications

• AVIXA CTS, CTS-I, or CTS-D
• CompTIA Network+ or Security+
• Cisco CCNA or CCNP
• Evertz, Haivision, RGB Spectrum, or Activu vendor-specific training
• SMPTE or equivalent broadcast engineering and IP media transport training

Education

An associate or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Broadcast Engineering, Audiovisual Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field is preferred.

Equivalent combinations of relevant education, professional training, certifications, and hands-on experience will be considered.

Work Environment

• Support operations within technical equipment rooms, control rooms, and network infrastructure environments.
• Participate in planned maintenance windows and provide occasional after-hours or on-call support as operational requirements dictate.
• May assist with rack-mounted equipment installation, cable tracing, and related technical integration activities.

Security and Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must be able to successfully obtain and maintain the NASA Position of Trust required for this position.

U.S. citizenship is required for this position due to applicable government contract requirements, subject to contract confirmation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TekFive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

TekFive is a dedicated Information Technology (IT) service provider specializing in serving federal agencies and large government prime contracting companies. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Huntsville Alabama, we are proudly recognized as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), aligning our services with the federal government's commitment to supporting veteran entrepreneurship.

Our mission is to bring IT automation services to the Federal sector that enhance productivity, secure data, reduce costs, and streamline IT operations for our clients. We leverage our expertise in areas such as enterprise software development, Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps), and Enterprise IT consulting to offer comprehensive solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client.

“We empower Federal agencies by automating complex IT processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring data security”

What sets TekFive apart in the competitive landscape is our combination of technical proficiency, deep understanding of the public sector's IT needs, and our perspective as a veteran owned business. Our team's military background provides us with a unique perspective on the needs and challenges faced by federal agencies, positioning us as a trusted partner in their IT operations.

Company Description

TekFive is a dedicated Information Technology (IT) service provider specializing in serving federal agencies and large government prime contracting companies. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Huntsville Alabama, we are proudly recognized as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), aligning our services with the federal government's commitment to supporting veteran entrepreneurship.\r\n\r\nOur mission is to bring IT automation services to the Federal sector that enhance productivity, secure data, reduce costs, and streamline IT operations for our clients. We leverage our expertise in areas such as enterprise software development, Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps), and Enterprise IT consulting to offer comprehensive solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client.\r\n\r\n“We empower Federal agencies by automating complex IT processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring data security”\r\n\r\nWhat sets TekFive apart in the competitive landscape is our combination of technical proficiency, deep understanding of the public sector's IT needs, and our perspective as a veteran owned business. Our team's military background provides us with a unique perspective on the needs and challenges faced by federal agencies, positioning us as a trusted partner in their IT operations.